Damaso Garcia

Born: 2/7/1957 in Moca, Espaillat, D.R.

Died: 4/15/2020 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1978-06-24 | Final Game: 1989-09-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Damaso Domingo Garcia

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Biography

Damaso Garcia, born in 1957, was a prominent infielder and outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 until 1989. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,032 games, accumulating 1,108 hits and achieving a commendable batting average of .283. Known for his speed and agility on the bases, Garcia recorded 203 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing pitchers and defenses. He contributed significantly to his teams with 36 home runs and 323 RBIs, making him a valuable asset in the lineup. Garcia was selected as an All-Star twice during his career, highlighting his status as one of the top players of his era. He played during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from a focus on traditional small ball strategies to a more power-oriented approach. His versatility allowed him to adapt to various roles, whether as a starter or a key contributor off the bench. Damaso Garcia remains a respected figure in baseball history, celebrated for his contributions on the field and his impact on the game during the late 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1032	3914	490	1108	183	27	36	323	203	130	322	0.283	0.309	0.371	0.680	-3375.0

Career AVG .283 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +9.3% above league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.680 vs. league average 0.709 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
1978	NYY	AL	18	41	5	8	0	0	0	1	1	2	6	0.195	—	—	—	—	0.0
1979	NYY	AL	11	38	3	10	1	0	0	4	2	0	2	0.263	—	—	—	—	0.0
1980	TOR	AL	140	543	50	151	30	7	4	46	13	12	55	0.278	.264 (+5%)	.326 (-9%)	.387 (-2%)	.714 (-5%)	-749.9
1981	TOR	AL	64	250	24	63	8	1	1	13	13	9	32	0.252	.255 (-1%)	.320 (-13%)	.368 (-18%)	.688 (-16%)	-696.6
1982	TOR	AL	147	597	89	185	32	3	5	42	54	21	44	0.310	.261 (+19%)	.324 (+4%)	.388 (+3%)	.712 (+3%)	350.1
1983	TOR	AL	131	525	84	161	23	6	3	38	31	24	34	0.307	.260 (+18%)	.324 (+3%)	.389 (avg)	.714 (+2%)	98.5
1984	TOR	AL	152	633	79	180	32	5	5	46	46	16	46	0.284	.259 (+9%)	.322 (-4%)	.384 (-3%)	.707 (-3%)	-553.2
1985	TOR	AL	146	600	70	169	25	4	8	65	28	15	41	0.282	.257 (+10%)	.323 (-6%)	.390 (-4%)	.714 (-5%)	-729.2
1986	TOR	AL	122	424	57	119	22	0	6	46	9	13	32	0.281	.257 (+9%)	.325 (-6%)	.395 (-5%)	.720 (-6%)	-530.0
1988	ATL	NL	21	60	3	7	1	0	1	4	1	3	10	0.117	.254 (-54%)	.317 (-50%)	.377 (-51%)	.695 (-51%)	-491.5
1989	WSN	NL	80	203	26	55	9	1	3	18	5	15	20	0.271	.254 (+7%)	.319 (-1%)	.375 (-2%)	.694 (-1%)	-73.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
7	30	4	7	4	0	0	1	3	3	0.233

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1985	ALCS	TOR	7	30	4	7	4	0	0	1	3	3	0.233

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
2B	960	923	1928	2784	98	602
3B	2	0	0	0	0	0
SS	13	9	9	28	5	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1978	NYA	2B	16	14	36	35	3	10
1978	NYA	SS	3	0	0	0	1	0
1979	NYA	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1979	NYA	SS	10	9	9	28	4	4
1980	TOR	2B	138	133	316	471	16	112
1981	TOR	2B	62	62	132	181	9	32
1982	TOR	2B	141	140	273	461	15	94
1983	TOR	2B	130	125	266	360	12	75
1984	TOR	2B	149	146	267	427	14	95
1985	TOR	2B	143	142	302	371	13	88
1986	TOR	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1986	TOR	2B	106	103	224	286	8	66
1988	ATL	2B	13	12	26	35	1	5
1989	MON	2B	62	46	86	157	7	25
1989	MON	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0