Ralph Garr

Born: 12/12/1945 in Monroe, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-09-03 | Final Game: 1980-06-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Ralph Allen Garr

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Biography

Ralph Garr, born in 1945, was a dynamic position player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1968 until his retirement in 1980. Known for his exceptional hitting ability and speed on the basepaths, Garr played in 1,317 games throughout his career, amassing 1,562 hits and achieving a remarkable batting average of .306. His prowess at the plate was complemented by his capacity for stealing bases, as he swiped 172 bags, showcasing his agility and strategic acumen on the field. Garr's offensive contributions included 75 home runs and 408 runs batted in, establishing him as a consistent threat in the lineup. Garr's most notable season came in 1974 when he was selected as an All-Star, a testament to his skill and performance during an era marked by the emergence of power hitters. Playing primarily for the Atlanta Braves, he was part of a team that embodied the excitement of baseball in the 1970s, a transitional period that saw the game evolve with the introduction of more diverse playing styles and strategies. Ralph Garr's legacy in baseball is defined not only by his impressive statistics but also by his role as a seasoned player who contributed significantly to his teams, leaving a lasting impression on fans and fellow players alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1317	5108	717	1562	212	64	75	408	172	246	445	0.306	0.339	0.416	0.755	7773.9

Career AVG .306 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +19.8% above league average.

Career OBP .339 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.

Career SLG .416 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — +11.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.755 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — +8.4% above 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
1968	ATL	NL	11	7	3	2	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	ATL	NL	22	27	6	6	1	0	0	2	1	2	4	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	ATL	NL	37	96	18	27	3	0	0	8	5	5	12	0.281	.253 (+11%)	.325 (-4%)	.385 (-19%)	.711 (-12%)	-194.2
1971	ATL	NL	154	639	101	219	24	6	9	44	30	30	68	0.343	.249 (+37%)	.316 (+17%)	.365 (+21%)	.682 (+19%)	2252.9
1972	ATL	NL	134	554	87	180	22	0	12	53	25	25	41	0.325	.243 (+33%)	.310 (+16%)	.353 (+21%)	.664 (+19%)	1833.4
1973	ATL	NL	148	668	94	200	32	6	11	55	35	22	64	0.299	.256 (+17%)	.325 (-1%)	.378 (+10%)	.703 (+5%)	396.7
1974	ATL	NL	143	606	87	214	24	17	11	54	26	28	52	0.353	.256 (+37%)	.324 (+18%)	.369 (+36%)	.693 (+28%)	3004.4
1975	ATL	NL	151	625	74	174	26	11	6	31	14	44	50	0.278	.257 (+8%)	.327 (avg)	.374 (+3%)	.701 (+1%)	53.8
1976	CHW	AL	136	527	63	158	22	6	4	36	14	17	41	0.300	.255 (+17%)	.320 (+1%)	.360 (+7%)	.681 (+4%)	227.6
1977	CHW	AL	134	543	78	163	29	7	10	54	12	27	44	0.300	.264 (+14%)	.329 (+1%)	.401 (+8%)	.730 (+5%)	431.0
1978	CHW	AL	118	443	67	122	18	9	3	29	7	24	41	0.275	.257 (+7%)	.323 (-3%)	.378 (avg)	.702 (-2%)	-219.4
1979	CHW	AL	102	307	34	86	10	2	9	39	2	17	19	0.280	.265 (+6%)	.329 (-4%)	.397 (+4%)	.727 (+1%)	-12.2
1979	LAA	AL	6	24	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.125	—	—	—	—	-12.2
1980	LAA	AL	21	42	5	8	1	0	0	3	0	4	6	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1176	1155	2237	77	76	17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	ATL	OF	7	5	6	0	1	0
1970	ATL	OF	21	19	43	0	0	0
1971	ATL	OF	153	153	315	15	11	3
1972	ATL	OF	131	131	246	8	10	1
1973	ATL	OF	148	148	293	9	10	2
1974	ATL	OF	139	139	255	8	9	2
1975	ATL	OF	148	148	298	12	11	2
1976	CHA	OF	125	119	254	7	6	2
1977	CHA	OF	126	123	225	10	3	2
1978	CHA	OF	109	106	205	5	9	2
1979	CHA	OF	67	63	94	3	5	1
1980	CAL	OF	2	1	3	0	1	0