| Freddy Garcia |
| Born: 10/6/76 Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela Height: 6'4" Weight: 235 Position: P Bats/Throws: Right/Right ML Debut: April 7th, 1999 Freddy was the Mariners Opening Day starter for second consecutive year, becoming first pitcher since Randy Johnson to make consecutive Opening Day starts for Seattle and first righty to make consecutive Opening Day starts since Mike Moore. He lost the season opener, and then won 11 more games, going 11-5 at the All Star break. Freddy pitched the last 2 innings of the All Star Game, which ended in a tie. He didn't let in any runs. Freddy finished the 2002 season with 16 wins. Freddy Garcia's year 2000 was shortened because of a broken leg. He was out for 3 months. In the ALCS 2000 vs the Yankees Freddy started both games that the Mariners won. He got his first career shutout in 1999. Freddy finished last year with 18 wins. It was his career high. He lead the league in innings pitched, and ERA. He finished fourth in the Cy Young voting. Freddy Garcia lives in Baruta Venezuela. |
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