Mike Garcia
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Edward Miguel Garcia (The Big Bear)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 200 lb.
- Debut October 3, 1948
- Final Game September 2, 1961
- Born November 17, 1923 in San Gabriel, CA USA
- Died January 13, 1986 in Fairview Park, OH USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Big burly Mike Garcia had a 14-year career, 12 seasons with the Indians. A two-time twenty-game winner, he was 19-8 in 1954, with a league leading ERA (the second time he did that) for the AL pennant winners that year. Twice he also led the league in shutouts. A mighty dependable pitcher, his winning percentage of .594 shows his value.
Garcia began his pro career in 1942. He missed the 1943-1945 seasons due to military service. He returned to go 22-9 in the California League in 1946.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 3-time AL All-Star (1952-1954)
- 2-time AL ERA Leader (1949 & 1954)
- 2-time AL Shutouts Leader (1952 & 1954)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 4 (1951-1954)
- 20 Wins Seasons: 2 (1951 & 1952)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 6 (1951-1955 & 1957)
