Rick Garza
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Opening Day Age: @ EXP: 10 Years
Full Name: Ricardo Garza
Birthplace: Waukegan, IL
Born: April 22nd, 1981
High School: Waukegan Township
College: Northern Illinois University
MLS debut: May 14th, 2002
Nickname: Rick
Bats: Right / Throws: Right
Height: 6’03” / Weight: 225
Sanctions: N.S.A. / A.S.A.
League Level: Recreational
Tourney Level: Rookie
| Gms | P.A. | A.B. | Runs | O.B. | Hits | O.B.P | 1H | 2H | 3H | 4H | S.L.G | X.B. | RBIs | KO | BB | A.V.G | O.P.S | RE | RFC | R / G | OB / G | H / G | BI / G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Stats | 22 | 64 | 63 | 24 | 39 | 36 | .609 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 3 | .905 | 12 | 33 | 0 | 1 | .571 | 1.514 | 2 | 6 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Career | 278 | 1070 | 951 | 438 | 658 | 533 | .615 | 334 | 116 | 31 | 52 | .912 | 199 | 440 | 7 | 81 | .560 | 1.527 | 38 | 46 | 1.6 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Playoffs | 22 | 83 | 78 | 27 | 44 | 31 | .530 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 3 | .654 | 11 | 23 | 1 | 5 | .397 | 1.184 | 5 | 5 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Tournaments | 9 | 31 | 31 | 10 | 16 | 15 | .516 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .645 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | .484 | 1.161 | 1 | 3 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 0.9 |
| Fall League | 90 | 344 | 318 | 129 | 224 | 182 | .651 | 105 | 40 | 8 | 29 | 1.022 | 77 | 153 | 0 | 26 | .572 | 1.673 | 9 | 17 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.7 |
Scouting Grades:
Hit: 65 | Power: 60 | Run: 55 | Arm: 60 | Field: 60 | Overall: 60
First Pro Contract: WHAT? Men’s Softball Organization
WHAT? Acquisition: Signed as a Free Agent, Spring 2002
Team debut: 5-14-02 vs. Clover Bar Softball, at McAree Field, going ( 2 for 4 )
Last Played: 5-24-11 vs. Elite Softball Club at SportsPark, C’ going ( 1 for 1 , BB )
Summer League Stats
| Season | Gms | P.A. | A.B. | Runs | O.B. | Hits | O.B.P | 1H | 2H | 3H | 4H | S.L.G | X.B. | RBIs | KO | BB | A.V.G | O.P.S | RE | RFC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 7 | .625 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .500 | 1.125 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 22 | 64 | 63 | 24 | 39 | 36 | .609 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 3 | .905 | 12 | 33 | 0 | 1 | .571 | 1.514 | 2 | 6 |
| 2009 | 44 | 176 | 169 | 79 | 114 | 97 | .648 | 64 | 21 | 9 | 3 | .858 | 33 | 86 | 0 | 7 | .574 | 1.506 | 10 | 6 |
| 2008 | 8 | 32 | 29 | 16 | 23 | 20 | .719 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1.034 | 9 | 21 | 0 | 3 | .690 | 1.753 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 35 | 129 | 121 | 48 | 84 | 73 | .651 | 49 | 16 | 5 | 3 | .893 | 24 | 49 | 0 | 8 | .603 | 1.544 | 3 | 8 |
| 2006 | 25 | 84 | 81 | 21 | 41 | 36 | .488 | 27 | 7 | 1 | 1 | .593 | 9 | 21 | 1 | 3 | .444 | 1.081 | 2 | 4 |
| 2005 | 38 | 139 | 131 | 62 | 84 | 74 | .604 | 42 | 17 | 3 | 12 | 1.015 | 32 | 76 | 1 | 8 | .565 | 1.620 | 2 | 9 |
| 2004 | 40 | 154 | 136 | 64 | 97 | 71 | .630 | 44 | 18 | 3 | 6 | .831 | 27 | 44 | 2 | 18 | .522 | 1.461 | 3 | 5 |
| 2003 | 30 | 121 | 101 | 64 | 91 | 66 | .752 | 35 | 15 | 2 | 14 | 1.257 | 31 | 59 | 1 | 20 | .653 | 2.009 | 4 | 1 |
| 2002 | 32 | 155 | 106 | 53 | 75 | 53 | .484 | 31 | 8 | 4 | 10 | .934 | 22 | 49 | 2 | 11 | .500 | 1.418 | 11 | 6 |
League Playoffs Stats
| Season | Gms | P.A. | A.B. | Runs | O.B. | Hits | O.B.P | 1H | 2H | 3H | 4H | S.L.G | X.B. | RBIs | KO | BB | A.V.G | O.P.S | RE | RFC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 4 | .636 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .364 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .364 | 1.000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 8 | .500 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .647 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .471 | 1.147 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 3 | .231 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .308 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .231 | .538 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | .571 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .714 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .429 | 1.286 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 5 | .600 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .900 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .500 | 1.500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 7 | .733 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1.417 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 3 | .583 | 2.150 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1 | .444 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .125 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .125 | .569 | 1 | 1 |
Fall League Stats
| Season | Gms | P.A. | A.B. | Runs | O.B. | Hits | O.B.P | 1H | 2H | 3H | 4H | S.L.G | X.B. | RBIs | KO | BB | A.V.G | O.P.S | RE | RFC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18 | 65 | 62 | 27 | 45 | 41 | .692 | 26 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1.113 | 15 | 28 | 0 | 3 | .661 | 1.805 | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 | 14 | 52 | 49 | 25 | 28 | 23 | .538 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 2 | .837 | 12 | 21 | 0 | 3 | .469 | 1.375 | 2 | 4 |
| 2008 | 13 | 47 | 44 | 16 | 27 | 21 | .574 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | .659 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 3 | .477 | 1.234 | 3 | 3 |
| 2007 | 5 | 23 | 21 | 6 | 13 | 10 | .565 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .857 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 2 | .476 | 1.422 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 19 | 76 | 67 | 37 | 54 | 38 | .711 | 23 | 9 | 1 | 5 | .955 | 15 | 31 | 0 | 9 | .567 | 1.666 | 2 | 5 |
| 2004 | 21 | 81 | 75 | 18 | 57 | 49 | .704 | 23 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 1.387 | 26 | 51 | 0 | 6 | .653 | 2.090 | 0 | 2 |
Safely Reaching Base:
First Base Hit: Tuesday May 14th, 2002 vs Clover Pub Softball, Gm 1 at McAree Field
First Double: Thursday June 6th, 2002 vs Public Works Softball, Gm 1 at Dugdale Park
First Triple: Thursday June 6th, 2002 vs Public Works Softball, Gm 1 at Dugdale Park
First Home Run: Thursday May 23rd, 2002 vs Yaskawa Electric, Gm 1 at Jefferson, South’
Scouting Report
Hitting
Rick Garza’ swing produces the treasured backspin that hitting coaches and physicists cite as essential to maximizing a softball’s travel. Garza hardly ever cuts himself short, his long arms allow for phenomenal extension, specifically on pitches middle-away. His truest power is to left-center, so opponents try to tie him up inside. Garza has tried to shake the short bat speed label by finding easier ways to get to these pitches. With a selective approach, he has shown exceptional hitting skills.
Base-Running & Defense
Rick Garza could steal more extra base hits, but that’s not part of the Club’ modus operandi. When healthy, he is aggressive and quick to take the extra base. Garza’first Gold Glove in 2003 solidified his reputation among softball people as a premier defender. Quick enough to make up for mistakes and fearless at the wall, Garza’ first step is almost always the right one. He has improved his physical fitness marked lysince deciding before the 2005 season to spend some off season time at a Lincolnshire-based fitness facility used by professional athletes.
Awards
Gold Glove 2010 , 2009 , 2005 , 2002
Come Back Player of the Year 2009
Player of the Month, May 2008
Player of the Month, August 2009 , 2005 , 2003
Silver Slugger 2005
All-Star Team 2007
Player of the Month, July 2007
All-Star Team 2003
Silver Slugger 2003
Player of the Month, June 2002
