Mike Garcia

Born: 5/11/1968 in Riverside, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-09-10 | Final Game: 2000-05-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Michael R. Garcia

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Biography

Mike Garcia, born in 1968, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1999 to 2009. Known for his resilience on the mound, Garcia played in the Major Leagues during a competitive era that emphasized offensive prowess. He made his debut in a time when the game was experiencing a surge in home runs and batting averages, influenced by the steroid era's impact on player performance. Throughout his career, Garcia recorded a win-loss record of 1-2 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 7.36, with a total of 18 strikeouts. Despite not being recognized for saves, his contributions to his teams were characterized by his dedication and competitive spirit. Garcia's journey through the league, while not marked by overwhelming statistics, reflects the challenges faced by many pitchers in a high-scoring environment, highlighting the importance of adaptability and perseverance in professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	20	0	0	0	0	18.3	23	15	2	10	18	7.36	0

Career ERA 7.36 vs. league average 4.74 across their career seasons — 55.4% 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
1999	PIT	NL	1	0	7	0	0	0	0	7.0	2	1	3	9	1.29	—	0.0
2000	PIT	NL	0	2	13	0	0	0	0	11.3	21	14	7	9	11.12	4.77 (-133%)	63.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
20	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — +23.1% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .436 across their career seasons — 23.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.780 across their career seasons — 14.6% 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
1999	PIT	NL	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2000	PIT	NL	13	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	20	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1999	PIT	P	7	0	0	0	0	0
2000	PIT	P	13	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	20

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Riverside Community College	Riverside	CA	1989