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Name Team Age
Mel Garces Retired (1970, Age 34) Died (2017, Age 81)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Undrafted
(1958)		 RP L/L
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Vida Blue League 0 3 years (45 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ C+ D 
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
C- D  C-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D  D- D+
Endurance Velocity Control
C+ A  C+
Leadership   Mentor Value  
A  A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C+ 0 5/18/1936
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 0
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

Stats  |   Splits  |   Playoffs  |   Energy  |   Improvements  |   Past Skills  |   Awards   |  Batting   |  Fielding   |  Game Log
Year Vs G IP SO BB H WHIP
1962 LHB 1 0.2 1 0 0 0.00
1962 RHB 1 0.1 0 0 0 0.00
1967 LHB 27 14.1 11 2 7 0.63
1967 RHB 39 40.1 37 20 42 1.54
1968 LHB 39 18.2 16 9 23 1.71
1968 RHB 48 53.2 36 28 61 1.66
1969 AHB 29 23.0 20 7 22 1.26
1969 HHB 43 50.0 45 20 61 1.62
1969 LHB 46 20.0 17 10 19 1.45
1969 RHB 69 53.0 48 17 64 1.53
1970 AHB 27 26.1 13 16 37 2.01
1970 HHB 32 35.0 27 13 43 1.60
1970 LHB 39 15.1 14 5 19 1.57
1970 RHB 58 46.0 26 24 61 1.85
2030 AHB 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00
2030 HHB 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00
2030 LHB 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00
2030 RHB 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00
Total AHB 56 49.1 33 23 59 1.66
Total HHB 75 85.0 72 33 104 1.61
Total LHB 152 69.0 59 26 68 1.36
Total RHB 215 193.1 147 89 228 1.64
Total 221 262.1 206 115 296 1.57
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1970-11-01Mel Garces has retired from the Tampa Bay Tides
1968-06-21Mel Garces of the Tampa Bay Tides is injured and is expected to be out 18 days.
1968-05-20The Tampa Bay Tides have promoted Mel Garces to the major league team. The Tampa Bay Tides have designated Tom Kosco for assignment.
1968-04-15A trade has been completed between the Seattle 69 PILOTS and the Tampa Bay Tides. The Tampa Bay Tides receive Bob Myers, Joe Nelson, Ken Aguayo, Mel Garces, Jesse Cummings from the Seattle 69 PILOTS in exchange for Les Bailey.
1967-08-16The Seattle 69 PILOTS have promoted Balfour Bouton to the major league team. The Seattle 69 PILOTS have designated Mel Garces for assignment.
1967-08-13The Seattle 69 PILOTS have promoted Mel Garces to the major league team. The Seattle 69 PILOTS have sent Chin Musack to the minors.
1967-07-30The Seattle 69 PILOTS have promoted Travis Langum to the major league team. The Seattle 69 PILOTS have designated Mel Garces for assignment.
1967-04-08The Seattle 69 PILOTS have promoted Mel Garces to the major league team. The Seattle 69 PILOTS have sent Frank Evans to the minors.
1967-04-08The Seattle 69 PILOTS have acquired Mel Garces from the waiver wire. The Seattle 69 PILOTS have waived Ben Carey.
1963-05-21The Chicago Nittany Lions have waived Mel Garces.
1962-10-03The Chicago Nittany Lions have sent Oldfield Bell to the minors. The Chicago Nittany Lions have sent Mel Garces to the minors. The Chicago Nittany Lions have sent Dick Hatcher to the minors. The Chicago Nittany Lions have sent Heath Scarce to the minors. The Chicago Nittany Lions have designated Wally Massey for assignment.
1962-10-01The Chicago Nittany Lions have promoted Mel Garces to the major league team. The Chicago Nittany Lions have promoted Oldfield Bell to the major league team. The Chicago Nittany Lions have promoted Dick Hatcher to the major league team.
1962-05-01The Chicago Nittany Lions have acquired Mel Garces from the waiver wire. The Chicago Nittany Lions have waived Ted Cates.
1961-04-01The Baltimore Oreos have waived Mel Garces.
1961-04-01The Baltimore Oreos have acquired Mel Garces from the waiver wire.
1960-05-01The Cincinnati Rangers have acquired Bill Bilardello from the waiver wire. The Cincinnati Rangers have waived Mel Garces.
1960-03-25The Cincinnati Rangers have acquired Mel Garces from the waiver wire. The Cincinnati Rangers have waived Emil Paulette.