Mike Garcia, baseball player, 1948-1961

Mike Garcia

Born: 11/17/1923 in San Gabriel, CA, USA

Died: 1/13/1986 in Fairview Park, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-10-03 | Final Game: 1961-09-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Edward Miguel Garcia

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Biography

Mike Garcia, born in 1923, was a distinguished pitcher who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1948 to 1961. Over the course of his career, he compiled an impressive record of 142 wins against 97 losses, showcasing his ability to dominate opposing hitters. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.27 and 1,117 strikeouts, Garcia established himself as a key figure on the mound during a competitive era in baseball that featured a mix of powerful hitters and evolving pitching strategies. His contributions to the game were recognized with three All-Star selections, underscoring his status among the elite pitchers of his time. Garcia's playing style was characterized by a mix of precision and power, allowing him to effectively navigate through the lineups of the day. He was particularly known for his ability to perform well in high-pressure situations, as evidenced by his 23 saves throughout his career. As a member of the post-war generation of players, Garcia helped bridge the gap between the traditional game and the modern era, leaving a lasting legacy that has influenced future generations of pitchers. His achievements on the mound remain a testament to his skill and dedication to the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
142 97 428 281 111 27 23 2174.7 2148 789 122 719 1117 3.27 0

Career ERA 3.27 vs. league average 3.98 across their career seasons — 18.0% better 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
1948 CLE AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 3 0 0 1 0.00 — 0.0
1949 CLE AL 14 5 41 20 8 5 2 175.7 154 46 60 94 2.36 4.12 (+43%) 5353.1
1950 CLE AL 11 11 33 29 11 0 0 184.0 191 79 74 76 3.86 4.36 (+11%) 1599.9
1951 CLE AL 20 13 47 30 15 1 6 254.0 239 89 82 118 3.15 4.04 (+22%) 6524.7
1952 CLE AL 22 11 46 36 19 6 4 292.3 284 77 87 143 2.37 3.70 (+36%) 7191.8
1953 CLE AL 18 9 38 35 21 3 0 271.7 260 98 81 134 3.25 4.14 (+22%) 5348.0
1954 CLE AL 19 8 45 34 13 5 5 258.7 220 76 71 129 2.64 3.90 (+32%) 9208.2
1955 CLE AL 11 13 38 31 6 2 3 210.7 230 94 56 120 4.02 4.00 (avg) 4848.3
1956 CLE AL 11 12 35 30 8 4 0 197.7 213 83 74 119 3.78 3.96 (+5%) 2145.8
1957 CLE AL 12 8 38 27 9 1 0 211.3 221 88 73 110 3.75 3.83 (+2%) 2402.4
1958 CLE AL 1 0 6 1 0 0 0 8.0 15 8 7 2 9.00 — 0.0
1959 CLE AL 3 6 29 8 1 0 1 72.0 72 32 31 49 4.00 3.90 (-2%) 1294.6
1960 CHW AL 0 0 15 0 0 0 2 17.7 23 9 10 8 4.58 3.82 (-20%) -
1961 WS2 AL 0 1 16 0 0 0 0 19.0 23 10 13 14 4.74 4.03 (-18%) 14.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
428 696 41 127 23 1 2 62 0 31 151 0.182 0.218 0.227 0.445 -4531.3

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 29.7% below league average.

Career OBP .218 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 34.4% below league average.

Career SLG .227 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 41.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.445 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 38.4% 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
1948 CLE AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1949 CLE AL 41 51 7 12 2 0 1 7 0 3 9 0.235 .262 (-10%) .343 (-19%) .384 (-13%) .727 (-16%) -154.3
1950 CLE AL 33 65 4 13 2 0 0 6 0 1 25 0.200 .265 (-25%) .346 (-35%) .401 (-43%) .747 (-39%) -453.6
1951 CLE AL 47 85 3 18 4 1 1 9 0 3 12 0.212 .260 (-19%) .336 (-29%) .385 (-18%) .721 (-23%) -374.1
1952 CLE AL 46 95 6 13 3 0 0 10 0 5 26 0.137 .252 (-46%) .326 (-45%) .369 (-54%) .696 (-50%) -811.4
1953 CLE AL 38 96 8 24 5 0 0 5 0 3 15 0.250 .264 (-5%) .335 (-19%) .397 (-24%) .733 (-22%) -374.1
1954 CLE AL 45 81 5 11 0 0 0 4 0 6 22 0.136 .261 (-48%) .333 (-42%) .390 (-65%) .723 (-55%) -769.1
1955 CLE AL 38 69 4 15 4 0 0 7 0 4 14 0.217 .258 (-16%) .332 (-24%) .393 (-30%) .726 (-27%) -350.5
1956 CLE AL 35 61 1 7 1 0 0 3 0 3 10 0.115 .258 (-56%) .331 (-50%) .397 (-67%) .728 (-59%) -647.2
1957 CLE AL 38 75 3 12 2 0 0 8 0 3 12 0.160 .257 (-38%) .323 (-41%) .391 (-52%) .715 (-47%) -596.8
1958 CLE AL 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1959 CLE AL 29 14 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 5 0.071 — — — — 0.0
1960 CHW AL 15 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1961 WS2 AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1954 WS CLE 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 2 1 0 5.0 6 3 4 4 5.40

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1954 WS CLE 0 1 2 1 0 5.0 6 3 4 4 5.40

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 428 131 134 359 14 27

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1948 CLE P 1 0 0 2 0 0
1949 CLE P 41 0 11 34 1 4
1950 CLE P 33 0 10 42 1 2
1951 CLE P 47 0 18 46 2 4
1952 CLE P 46 0 17 59 3 4
1953 CLE P 38 0 14 39 0 4
1954 CLE P 45 34 20 41 1 2
1955 CLE P 38 31 12 29 1 0
1956 CLE P 35 30 13 27 0 2
1957 CLE P 38 27 12 22 1 5
1958 CLE P 6 1 0 2 0 0
1959 CLE P 29 8 6 11 1 0
1960 CHA P 15 0 1 4 0 0
1961 WS2 P 16 0 0 1 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 428

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1954 Most Valuable Player AL 19th 6.0 336 0
1952 Most Valuable Player AL 9th 52.0 336 0
1951 Most Valuable Player AL 22th 11.0 336 0
1949 Rookie of the Year AL 4th 1.0 24 1