Danny Garcia

Born: 4/29/1954 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-04-26 | Final Game: 1981-05-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: Daniel Raphael Garcia

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Biography

Danny Garcia, born in 1954, had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball, playing from April 26 to May 26, 1981. As a position player, Garcia appeared in 12 games during his time in the league. He recorded 2 hits, resulting in a batting average of .143, and he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs. Despite the limited playing time, his journey to the major leagues was emblematic of the challenges faced by many players during the transitional era of the late 1970s and early 1980s, a period marked by shifting player dynamics and evolving styles of play. Garcia's experience in the majors, although short-lived, reflects the competitive nature of professional baseball where only a select few make it to the highest level. While his statistics may not have been substantial, his presence in the league served as an inspiration for aspiring players, illustrating that the dream of playing professionally can become a reality, even if only for a fleeting moment. His time in the sport remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the efforts and aspirations of those who have worn a major league uniform.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	14	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.143	0.143	0.143	0.286	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 44.1% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 55.4% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 61.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 58.5% 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
1981	KCR	AL	12	14	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	0	1	0	0	0
OF	6	2	6	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1981	KCA	1B	2	0	1	0	0	0
1981	KCA	OF	6	2	6	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	2
Left Field	1
Right Field	5

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Bernard M Baruch College	New York	NY	1973, 1974, 1975