Wayne Garrett

Born: 12/3/1947 in Brooksville, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-04-12 | Final Game: 1978-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Ronald Wayne Garrett

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Biography

Wayne Garrett, born in 1947, was a professional baseball player who made significant contributions to the game during his career from 1969 to 1978. Primarily recognized as a position player, Garrett showcased his skills over 1,092 games, amassing 786 hits, 61 home runs, and 340 runs batted in (RBIs). His batting average stood at .239, reflecting the challenges many players faced during the era of his play, which was marked by a transition away from the deadball era and into a period characterized by evolving offensive strategies. Garrett was known for his versatility on the field, a trait that allowed him to adapt to various infield positions. With 38 stolen bases to his name, he possessed a blend of speed and power that made him a valuable asset to his teams. His career unfolded during a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing a shift towards more dynamic play, and he played a role in that evolution, contributing to the competitive landscape of the 1970s. After retiring on September 26, 1978, Garrett left behind a legacy as a reliable player who navigated the complexities of the game during a transformative era in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1092	3285	438	786	107	22	61	340	38	561	529	0.239	0.350	0.341	0.691	1579.2

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +8.6% above league average.

Career SLG .341 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.691 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — near 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
1969	NYN	NL	124	400	38	87	11	3	1	39	4	40	75	0.217	.248 (-12%)	.320 (-9%)	.369 (-28%)	.689 (-19%)	-1411.8
1970	NYN	NL	114	366	74	93	17	4	12	45	5	81	60	0.254	.253 (avg)	.325 (+20%)	.385 (+9%)	.711 (+14%)	1286.8
1971	NYN	NL	56	202	20	43	2	0	1	11	1	28	31	0.213	.249 (-15%)	.316 (-2%)	.365 (-35%)	.682 (-20%)	-556.4
1972	NYN	NL	111	298	41	69	13	3	2	29	3	70	58	0.232	.243 (-5%)	.310 (+20%)	.353 (-11%)	.664 (+4%)	527.2
1973	NYN	NL	140	504	76	129	20	3	16	58	6	72	74	0.256	.256 (avg)	.325 (+7%)	.378 (+6%)	.703 (+7%)	788.0
1974	NYN	NL	151	522	55	117	14	3	13	53	4	89	96	0.224	.256 (-13%)	.324 (+4%)	.369 (-9%)	.693 (-3%)	-23.1
1975	NYN	NL	107	274	49	73	8	3	6	34	3	50	45	0.266	.257 (+3%)	.327 (+16%)	.374 (+2%)	.701 (+9%)	623.6
1976	NYN	NL	80	251	36	56	8	1	4	26	7	52	26	0.223	.255 (-13%)	.320 (+12%)	.360 (-14%)	.681 (-2%)	162.7
1976	WSN	NL	59	177	15	43	4	1	2	11	2	30	20	0.243	.255 (-5%)	.320 (+10%)	.360 (-14%)	.681 (-3%)	162.7
1977	WSN	NL	68	159	17	43	6	1	2	22	2	30	18	0.270	.264 (+2%)	.329 (+17%)	.401 (-11%)	.730 (+2%)	179.0
1978	WSN	NL	49	69	6	12	0	0	1	2	0	8	10	0.174	.257 (-33%)	.323 (-20%)	.378 (-43%)	.702 (-32%)	-353.7
1978	STL	NL	33	63	11	21	4	0	1	10	1	11	16	0.333	.257 (+29%)	.323 (+34%)	.378 (+17%)	.702 (+25%)	-353.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
17	67	8	12	3	0	3	6	9	19	0.179

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1973	NLCS	NYN	5	23	1	2	1	0	1	0	5	0.087
1973	WS	NYN	7	30	4	5	0	2	2	5	11	0.167
1969	NLCS	NYN	3	13	3	5	2	1	3	2	2	0.385
1969	WS	NYN	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	195	150	422	432	16	106
3B	792	699	548	1515	95	148
SS	32	13	28	54	3	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	NYN	2B	47	34	102	97	3	27
1969	NYN	3B	72	63	40	115	8	10
1969	NYN	SS	9	1	5	6	0	0
1970	NYN	2B	45	34	94	92	2	28
1970	NYN	3B	70	67	57	113	10	6
1970	NYN	SS	1	0	1	0	0	0
1971	NYN	2B	9	6	18	11	0	4
1971	NYN	3B	53	45	30	89	4	7
1972	NYN	2B	22	18	48	38	5	6
1972	NYN	3B	82	70	66	150	9	13
1973	NYN	2B	6	5	14	18	1	6
1973	NYN	3B	130	119	80	280	22	36
1973	NYN	SS	9	6	8	15	3	4
1974	NYN	3B	144	136	111	318	20	31
1974	NYN	SS	9	6	12	31	0	2
1975	NYN	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1975	NYN	3B	94	68	64	160	8	24
1975	NYN	SS	3	0	1	1	0	0
1976	NYN	2B	10	9	25	18	0	3
1976	NYN	3B	64	58	47	137	10	12
1976	NYN	SS	1	0	1	1	0	1
1976	MON	2B	54	44	121	157	5	32
1976	MON	3B	2	1	1	1	0	0
1977	MON	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1977	MON	3B	49	44	34	101	0	2
1978	MON	3B	13	11	6	25	1	2
1978	SLN	3B	19	17	12	26	3	5