Garret C. Stires (October 13, 1849 – June 13, 1933) was a Major League Baseball right fielder in the 19th century. He played for the Rockford Forest Citys of the National Association in 1871. He was a native of Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
Gat Stires | |
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Right fielder | |
Born: Hunterdon County, New Jersey | October 13, 1849|
Died: June 13, 1933 Oregon, Illinois | (aged 83)|
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
May 6, 1871, for the Rockford Forest Citys | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 15, 1871, for the Rockford Forest Citys | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .273 |
Home runs | 2 |
Runs batted in | 24 |
Teams | |
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As the Forest Citys starting right fielder, Stires was the team leader in runs batted in (24) and slugging percentage (.473). In 25 games, he hit .273 (30-for-110) with four doubles, six triples, two home runs, and 23 runs scored. He made 7 errors in 43 total chances in the outfield.
Stires died at the age of 83 in Oregon, Illinois.
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