Pedro García (baseball)
Encyclopedia
Pedro Modesto García was a former Major League Baseball
second baseman who played primarily for the Milwaukee Brewers
.
In 1973, at age 23, García played his first big-league game for the Brewers. The season would prove to be a success for him, when he hit 15 home runs with 54 RBI
and led the league in doubles
with 32, but he only batted .245 with a meager .290 on-base percentage and a .395 slugging percentage. Nevertheless, García finished second in the Rookie of the Year
voting, behind future All-Star Al Bumbry
.
But García faded the following year. His batting average dipped to just .199, and although he hit 12 home runs and again had 54 RBI, he was among the worst offensive players in the league, as evidenced by his relative offensive overall performance of just 66% of the league's. Although he received 452 at-bats that season, his playing time would diminish. Although he collected 12 stolen bases in 1975, his playing time was being lost to utility
Kurt Bevacqua
and newcomer Bob Sheldon
. His career would falter from there.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
second baseman who played primarily for the Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
.
In 1973, at age 23, García played his first big-league game for the Brewers. The season would prove to be a success for him, when he hit 15 home runs with 54 RBI
Run batted in
Runs batted in or RBIs is a statistic used in baseball and softball to credit a batter when the outcome of his at-bat results in a run being scored, except in certain situations such as when an error is made on the play. The first team to track RBI was the Buffalo Bisons.Common nicknames for an RBI...
and led the league in doubles
Double (baseball)
In baseball, a double is the act of a batter striking the pitched ball and safely reaching second base without being called out by the umpire, without the benefit of a fielder's misplay or another runner being put out on a fielder's choice....
with 32, but he only batted .245 with a meager .290 on-base percentage and a .395 slugging percentage. Nevertheless, García finished second in the Rookie of the Year
MLB Rookie of the Year Award
In Major League Baseball, the Rookie of the Year Award is annually given to one player from each league as voted on by the Baseball Writers Association of America . The award was established in 1940 by the Chicago chapter of the BBWAA, which selected an annual winner from 1940 through 1946...
voting, behind future All-Star Al Bumbry
Al Bumbry
Alonza Benjamin Bumbry is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres from 1972 through 1985.-Playing career:...
.
But García faded the following year. His batting average dipped to just .199, and although he hit 12 home runs and again had 54 RBI, he was among the worst offensive players in the league, as evidenced by his relative offensive overall performance of just 66% of the league's. Although he received 452 at-bats that season, his playing time would diminish. Although he collected 12 stolen bases in 1975, his playing time was being lost to utility
Utility player
In sport, a utility player is one who can play several positions competently, a sort of jack of all trades. Sports in which the term is often used include association football , baseball, rugby, rugby league, water polo and softball....
Kurt Bevacqua
Kurt Bevacqua
Kurt Bevacqua is a former Major League Baseball player. He was chosen in the 12th round of the 1967 draft by the Cincinnati Reds and debuted in the big leagues in 1971 with the Cleveland Indians, ultimately playing for six different teams during his career. His final appearance was in with the...
and newcomer Bob Sheldon
Bob Sheldon
Bob Mitchell Sheldon is a former Major League Baseball second baseman. He played parts of three seasons, , and , for the Milwaukee Brewers.-Sources:...
. His career would falter from there.