Garey Ingram, baseball player, 1994-1997

Garey Ingram

Born: 7/25/1970 in Columbus, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1994-05-15 | Final Game: 1997-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Garey Lamar Ingram

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Biography

Garey Ingram was a professional baseball player born in 1970, whose career spanned from 1994 to 2005. He played primarily as a position player and made appearances in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 1997. Over the course of his career, Ingram participated in 82 games, where he recorded 37 hits and achieved a batting average of .261. His offensive contributions included 3 home runs and 12 runs batted in (RBIs), along with 4 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to be a threat on the basepaths. Ingram’s career unfolded during a time of significant change in Major League Baseball, as the sport was transitioning into a more power-centric era characterized by increased home run totals across the league. While he may not have been a superstar, Ingram’s contributions to his teams reflected a solid, if understated, role player who provided depth and versatility. His journey through the professional ranks highlighted the challenges faced by many athletes in securing a lasting place in the competitive landscape of MLB, and his perseverance in the game remains a testament to his dedication to baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
82 142 17 37 3 0 3 12 4 17 33 0.261 0.340 0.345 0.685 -249.6

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .345 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.685 vs. league average 0.758 across their career seasons — 9.6% 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
1994 LAD NL 26 78 10 22 1 0 3 8 0 7 22 0.282 .269 (+5%) .338 (+1%) .424 (-3%) .763 (-2%) -6.0
1995 LAD NL 44 55 5 11 2 0 0 3 3 9 8 0.200 .266 (-25%) .337 (-8%) .417 (-43%) .755 (-27%) -243.6
1997 LAD NL 12 9 2 4 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 0.444 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 30 24 51 79 2 17
3B 12 6 9 15 8 0
OF 11 1 5 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1994 LAN 2B 23 21 44 68 2 14
1995 LAN 2B 7 3 7 11 0 3
1995 LAN 3B 12 6 9 15 8 0
1995 LAN OF 4 0 1 0 0 0
1997 LAN OF 7 1 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 30
Third Base 12
Left Field 10
Center Field 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1997 LAN NL $176,000
Total Career Earnings $176,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Middle Georgia College Cochran GA 1989, 1990