Damaso García, born in Moca, Dominican Republic, was a former soccer captain who transitioned to baseball and joined the New York Yankees as a free agent in 1975. Despite limited opportunities in the majors with the Yankees, he was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays, where he had a decent rookie season. His best performance came in 1982, with a .310 batting average and 54 stolen bases. However, he had issues drawing walks, which limited his batting efficacy. Garcia's career, though promising, was hindered by these inconsistencies and ultimately he left a mixed legacy in baseball.
Garcia's rookie season statistics reveal not just a promising player, hitting .278 with 30 doubles, but also his struggles on the base paths with equal steals and caught stealings.
Despite his impressive set of skills, Damaso Garcia's approach to batting, declaring, 'I don't like to walk, and I don't like to bunt,' limited his overall effectiveness at the plate.
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