Leo Garcia

Born: 11/6/1962 in Santiago, Santiago, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1987-04-06 | Final Game: 1988-06-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Leonardo Antonio Garcia

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Biography

Leo Garcia, born in 1962, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1988. His career, though brief, included appearances in 54 games, during which he accumulated 10 hits, 1 home run, and 2 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .172. Known for his speed on the base paths, Garcia also recorded 3 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Garcia's playing tenure occurred during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the emergence of power hitters and a greater emphasis on offensive production. While his statistical contributions may not have placed him among the game's elite, his presence on the field during this era added depth to the rosters of the teams he played for. Following his retirement on June 1, 1988, Garcia's career remains a testament to the dedication of players who contribute to the sport in various capacities, even if their individual stats do not reflect the full impact of their efforts.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
54	58	10	10	1	0	1	2	3	8	13	0.172	0.269	0.241	0.510	0.0

Career AVG .172 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 33.3% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Career SLG .241 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 39.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.510 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 29.3% 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
1987	CIN	NL	31	30	8	6	0	0	1	2	3	4	8	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1988	CIN	NL	23	28	2	4	1	0	0	0	0	4	5	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	23	7	31	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1987	CIN	OF	14	4	19	0	0	0
1988	CIN	OF	9	3	12	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	2
Center Field	17
Right Field	4