Rico Garcia
#50 RP · Orioles
Height
5'9"
Weight
201 lbs
Age
32
College
Hawaii Pacific
Draft
2016, Rd 30, #890
Experience
5 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
C
C
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Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 73 | 4.536 | 3-4 | 74 | 1.356 | 0.0 | 1 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$900K
Guaranteed
$540K
AAV
$900K/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Fan & Media Sentiment
C
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Rico Garcia earns a **C** grade in public perception, reflecting his status as a competent but unremarkable relief pitcher in Baltimore's bullpen. The media frames Garcia as a reliable mid-tier option who has delivered in clutch moments and earned recognition through his World Baseball Classic selection, generating positive cultural buzz among fans. His modest $0.9M AAV contract accurately positions him as solid organizational depth rather than a premium asset. With five years of experience, Garcia has established himself as a dependable arm who can handle high-leverage situations without drawing significant criticism or acclaim. The steady but unremarkable media coverage suggests he's viewed as exactly what his contract suggests — a capable starter-level reliever who provides value without upside concerns. Garcia's international profile adds a cultural dimension to his perception, though it hasn't translated into broader mainstream recognition or star trajectory within the Orioles' system.
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Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 5/6 | @ MIA | W 7-4 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Tue, 5/5 | @ MIA | W 9-7 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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About this player
Rico Garcia is a player in his 5th MLB season listed at RP for the Orioles. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every MLB player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for Rico Garcia: Contract Value Index pending, Performance C, Sentiment C, Fan Verdict pending.
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