Chico Garcia, baseball player, 1954-1954

Chico Garcia

Born: 12/24/1924 in Veracruz, Veracruz, México

Died: 8/16/2007 in Monterrey, Nuevo León, México

MLB Debut: 1954-04-24 | Final Game: 1954-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Vinicio Otilio Garcia

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Biography

Chico Garcia, born in 1924, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the 1954 season. His major league career, albeit brief, spanned from April 24 to September 20 of that year. Garcia appeared in 39 games, where he recorded 7 hits and drove in 5 runs, finishing the season with a batting average of .113. Despite not hitting any home runs and not stealing any bases, his contributions to the teams he played for were part of the larger tapestry of Major League Baseball during the mid-20th century. Garcia's time in the big leagues coincided with a period of significant change and evolution in baseball, as the sport was beginning to integrate and embrace a broader array of talent. While his individual statistics may not reflect a standout career, players like Garcia played essential roles in their respective teams and were part of the rich history of the game during a transitional era. His journey embodies the experiences of many players who participated in the league during the early years of the modern game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
39 62 6 7 0 2 0 5 0 8 3 0.113 0.211 0.177 0.389 -512.2

Career AVG .113 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 56.7% below league average.

Career OBP .211 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 36.6% below league average.

Career SLG .177 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 54.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.389 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 46.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1954 BAL AL 39 62 6 7 0 2 0 5 0 8 3 0.113 .261 (-57%) .333 (-37%) .390 (-55%) .723 (-46%) -512.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 24 20 57 44 4 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1954 BAL 2B 24 20 57 44 4 15

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 24