It's been an odd year for Garko, whose .256 batting average is well below his .289 mark from last season. His batting average on balls in play is also much lower this season, at .284 from last year's .320 mark, so the lack of luck this season could be providing a truer sense of who he is as a hitter.
Ryan Garko may not be in the Indians plan as their everyday first baseman in 2009, according to the Akron Beacon Journal. "I'm not sure how that's going to play out, just because I'm uncertain about what the winter is going to lead to," Indians manager Eric Wedge remarked.Garko has not had a wonderful year, disappointing his team and fantasy owners with an average of .256 along with just 10 home runs.
It seems that Indians manager Eric Wedge's benching of Ryan Garko sure sent the message. According to Indians.com in the month of August, after Wedge benched Garko, he has responded with an average of .307 and 20 RBI.Garko has hit 10 home runs on the year and driven in 70 runs.
The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko snapped his 11-game hitting streak Tuesday, Aug. 26.
News: Cleveland 1B Ryan Garko was 0-for-4 Tuesday against the Tigers to snap his 11-game hitting streak.
Analysis: Garko's average has gone from .242 to .255 in August and is finally hitting as the Indians hoped he would all season. He remains an intriguing low-end sleeper for deeper mixed formats
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