Ramón García (1940s pitcher)

Ramón García García (March 5, 1924 – December 25, 2001) was a Cuban professional baseball player. He appeared in four Major League games as a relief pitcher for the Washington Senators during the 1948 season. Listed at 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall and 170 pounds (77 kg), García batted and threw right-handed.[1] He was born in La Esperanza,[2] Cuba.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is García and the second or maternal family name is García.
Ramón García
Pitcher
Born: (1924-03-05) March 5, 1924
La Esperanza, Cuba
Died: December 25, 2001(2001-12-25) (aged 78)
La Habana, Cuba
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 19, 1948, for the Washington Senators
Last MLB appearance
May 31, 1948, for the Washington Senators
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average17.18
Inning pitched3⅔
Teams

García posted a 17.18 earned run average and did not have a decision in four relief appearances, giving up seven runs on eleven hits and four walks while striking out two in 3⅔ innings of work.

He also pitched in minor league baseball from 1948 through 1953, posting a 49–36 record and a 3.76 ERA in 153 games.[3]

García died in La Habana, Cuba, at the age of 77.

See also

Sources
  1. Baseball Reference – major league profile
  2. Map of Esperanza, Villa Clara, Cuba
  3. Baseball Reference – minor league career



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