Ramón García García (March 5, 1924 – December 25, 2001) was a

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player. He appeared in four Major League

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for the Washington Senators during the season. Listed at tall and , García batted and threw right-handed. He was born in La Esperanza,

. García posted a 17.18

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and did not have a decision in four relief appearances, giving up seven runs on eleven

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and four walks while

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of work. He also pitched in

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from 1948 through 1953, posting a 49–36 record and a 3.76 ERA in 153 games.Baseball Reference – minor league career
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