Canadian-American UTL Player with Experience in Japan | Contact Hitter with Power & Speed | Seeking Australian/NZ Team in 2024/25
Name: Michael "Champ" Garner
Height: 190cm
Weight: 88kg
DOB: June 4, 1998
Date Available: March 1, 2024
Will Pay FlightBats: R
Throws: R
Positions: Utl, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF, RF, CF, LF
Positions (alt): Utl, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF, RF, CF, LF
College: Benedict College; Middle Georgia State University
Personal
I am a gap to gap hitter with power. I throw mid 90s from the outfield. I run a 3.7 down the line. My exit velocity is in the 90s too. I can cover a lot of ground on defense. I am highly intelligent baseball player able to command the outfield. Very vocal on defense letting my the players know where to go between every batter, pitch and when the ball is hit.
I have had the opportunity to play a little bit of infield because guys got hurt and they need me to step up. My abilities are that I cover a lot ground in the infield. Most of them have come at first base because of my height.
I am the guy that’s always willing to share knowledge and keep the energy good. By helping teammates when we hit or throw. I lead by example by always working on my craft. If a team needs my to pitch I can go out there and pitch too.
Career highlights
My career highlights are winning a gold glove my senior year of college. Was hitting over .400 before Covid happened. Is that we got to regional in the playoffs and we’re on game away from the NAIA championship tournament.
Overseas Goals
My goals are to play baseball at the highest level. I want to travel the world and meet and experience new things. I always want to learn how other people play baseball. You can learn new things from every one. It’s a big world out there.
I have been playing in the zone 22 games. I played in the Pecos League and hit .340.
Playing Experience
Coaching Experience
YEAR | ROLE | ORGANIZATION | LEAGUE/DIVISION | DETAILS |
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2016-19 | Camp Instructor | Benedict College Camps | Youth | Coached players ages 6-16, on hitting, fielding, base running and throwing. |
Stats
Pro/Overseas Batting
Years | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | Roswell Invaders | 15 | 31 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 355 | .394 | .452 |
College/Amateur Batting
Years | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2017 | Benedict College | 34 | 60 | 20 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 7 | 0 | .267 | .370 | .317 |
2018 | Benedict College | 32 | 74 | 20 | 26 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 2 | .351 | .462 | .487 |
2019 | Benedict College | 33 | 93 | 16 | 25 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 1 | .269 | .330 | .387 |
2020 | Middle Georgia State University | 22 | 61 | 19 | 25 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 1 | .410 | .486 | .607 |
2021 | Middle Georgia State University | 43 | 123 | 29 | 28 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 13 | 39 | 7 | 2 | .228 | .336 | .350 |