Cocaína García

Born: 12/28/1905 in Manacas, Las Villas, Cuba

Died: 4/13/1995 in Caraballeda, Vargas, Venezuela

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Manuel García

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Biography

Cocaína García, born in 1905, is an active pitcher known for his resilience and determination on the mound. With a career record of 5-19, García faces the challenges of competitive play head-on, showcasing his commitment to the game despite the ups and downs of his performance. He holds an earned run average (ERA) of 6.55, which reflects the competitive nature of the sport, particularly in an era where hitters are increasingly adept at capitalizing on pitching mistakes. Throughout his career, García accumulates a total of 85 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to challenge batters and contribute to his team's defensive efforts. Although he has not recorded any saves, his role as a pitcher remains vital, often stepping into games when needed. As he continues to play, Cocaína García's journey in baseball serves as a testament to the perseverance required in the sport, earning him a place in the ongoing narrative of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 19 35 30 16 0 0 202.0 272 147 18 75 85 6.55 0

Career ERA 6.55 vs. league average 4.18 across their career seasons — 56.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1927 CSW NNL 3 6 14 14 8 0 0 94.3 114 55 33 32 5.25 4.08 (-29%) -1795.6
1928 CSW NNL 1 7 10 9 6 0 0 60.7 95 60 24 26 8.90 4.13 (-115%) -200.6
1935 NYC NN2 1 6 11 7 2 0 0 47.0 63 32 18 27 6.13 4.35 (-41%) -672.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
82 223 25 64 6 2 6 32 5 9 0 0.287 0.315 0.413 0.727 502.2

Career AVG .287 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career SLG .413 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.727 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — near 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
1927 CSW NNL 46 149 17 52 6 2 5 28 3 6 0 0.349 .282 (+24%) .344 (+9%) .392 (+32%) .736 (+21%) 502.2
1928 CSW NNL 16 41 5 8 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.195 — — — — 0.0
1935 NYC NN2 20 33 3 4 0 0 1 2 2 3 0 0.121 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1935 NLC NYC 3 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 1 7 2 1 0
OF 34 27 39 5 0 1
P 35 29 14 60 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1927 CSW 1B 1 1 7 2 1 0
1927 CSW OF 25 22 33 5 0 1
1927 CSW P 14 14 6 32 2 0
1928 CSW OF 4 3 3 0 0 0
1928 CSW P 10 9 7 21 0 0
1935 NYC OF 5 2 3 0 0 0
1935 NYC P 11 6 1 7 3 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 35
First Base 1
Left Field 9
Center Field 1
Right Field 24