Wayne Garrett Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Wayne Garrett Memorabilia & Collectibles

 

 

This amazing player started playing for the Major Baseball League on April 12, 1969. Ronald Wayne Garrett played as a starting third baseman in the year 1972. He also became an occasional second baseman or a shortstop. Born on December 3, 1947 in Brooksville, Florida, Garrett joined the Miracle Mets in the World Series. He also was a starting third baseman for the National League Championship in 1973. In September of 1973, he hit six home runs and added two more home runs in the Series and a smashing leadoff home run in the third game. He stroked out 11 times, tying him with Eddie Matthews in the 1958 World Series.

 

According to sources, Garrett was a left-handed batter and but threw using his right. He led the Series to the finals by upsetting Bert Campaneris in the ninth inning of the seventh game.

 

Wayne Garrett’s MLB career lasted from 1969 to 1978, sources say. His last MLB appearance was on September 26, 1978. He became part of the team Montreal Expos together with Del Unser in 1976. He likewise played for St. Louis Cardinals and spent two seasons(1979-1980) in the Chunichi Dragons team in Japan.

 

His batting average is .239 and made a dashing 61 home runs with RBIs of 340. His brother, Adrian was also an active player of Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics, California Angels and Atlanta Braves, reviews say.

 

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About Wayne Garrett:

Wayne Garrett (full name: Ronald Wayne Garrett; no nicknames) played third baseman and second baseman from 1969 until 1978 for the New York Mets, Montreal Expos and St. Louis Cardinals. He played for the Mets from 1969 - 1976, Expos from 1976 - 1978 and Cardinals in 1978. Over 10 seasons, he played 1092 games, hit 61 home runs, drove in 438 runs, and stole 38 bases. Born on December 3, 1947 in Brooksville, FL, Garrett stands 5' 11" and weighs 175 lb. He attended Sarasota (Sarasota, FL) high school and was drafted by the Milwaukee Braves in the 6th round of the 1965 amateur draft. His debut was on April 12, 1969 and he played his final game on September 26, 1978. Common misspellings of his name include Ronald Wayne Garrett.