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Current Status: Non-Active

Rick Garza

16 # Right Center

Opening Day Age: % EXP: 8 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

     Height:  6’03”  / Weight:  225

     Bats: Right / Throws: Right

     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

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Scouting Grades:

Hit: 60 | Power: 60 | Run: 50 | Arm: 60 | Field: 55 | Overall: 57

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 Squad, at McAree Field going ( 2 for 4 )

Last Played: 5-24-11 vs. Elite Softball Club, at SportsPark, C’ going ( 1 for 1 , BB )

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Safely Reaching Base:

First Base Hit: Tuesday, May 14th, 2002 vs. Clover Pub Softball Squad, Gm 1. at McAree Field

First Double: Thursday, June 6th, 2002 vs Public Works Softball Club, Gm 1. at Dugdale Park

First Triple: Thursday, June 6th, 2002 vs Public Works Softball Club, Gm 1. at Dugdale Park

First Home Run: Thursday, May 23rd, 2002 vs Yaskawa Electric Squad, Gm 1. at Jefferson South

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

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

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.

A w a r d s & H o n o r s

Come Back Player of the Year 2009

Player of the Month, May 2008

Gold Glove 2010 . 2009 . 2005 . 2004 . 2002

Player of the Month, June 2002

All-Star Team 2010 . 2007 . 2005 . 2004 . 2003

Sports Personality of the Year 2005

Player of the Month, July 2007

Silver Slugger 2005

Player of the Month, August 2009 . 2005 . 2003

M V P 2004

Silver Slugger 2003

Defenseman of the Year 2002

Game Ball, 15 Total

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All Time Roster

Current Status: Non-Active

Rick Garza

16 # Right Center

Opening Day Age: % EXP: 8 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

Height: 6’03” / Weight: 225

Bats: Right / Throws: Right

Sanctions: N.S.A. / A.S.A.

League Level: Recreational

Tourney Level: Rookie

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Scouting Grades:

Hit: 60 | Power: 60 | Run: 50 | Arm: 60 | Field: 55 | Overall: 57

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 Squad, at McAree Field going ( 2 for 4 )

Last Played: 5-24-11 vs. Elite Softball Club, at SportsPark, C’ going ( 1 for 1 , BB )

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Safely Reaching Base:

First Base Hit: Tuesday, May 14th, 2002 vs. Clover Pub Softball Squad, Gm 1. at McAree Field

First Double: Thursday, June 6th, 2002 vs Public Works Softball Club, Gm 1. at Dugdale Park

First Triple: Thursday, June 6th, 2002 vs Public Works Softball Club, Gm 1. at Dugdale Park

First Home Run: Thursday, May 23rd, 2002 vs Yaskawa Electric Squad, Gm 1. at Jefferson South

Summer League Stats:

Playoffs Stats:

Fall League Stats:

Scouting Report

Hitting

Base-Running & Defense

A w a r d s & H o n o r s

Come Back Player of the Year 2009

Player of the Month, May 2008

Gold Glove 2010 . 2009 . 2005 . 2004 . 2002

Player of the Month, June 2002

All-Star Team 2010 . 2007 . 2005 . 2004 . 2003

Sports Personality of the Year 2005

Player of the Month, July 2007

Silver Slugger 2005

Player of the Month, August 2009 . 2005 . 2003

M V P 2004

Silver Slugger 2003

Defenseman of the Year 2002

Game Ball, 15 Total