This Date in Washington Senators History

March 5

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Ramon Garcia B Mar. 5, 1924 D Dec. 25, 2001

Another member of the Cuban Connection, pitcher Ramon Garcia spent approximately 6 weeks with the 1948 Senators. Pitching in 4 games, Garcia would depart Washington with no W/L record and an ERA of 17.18.

Ramon Garcia career record

Rabbit Robinson

Rabbit Robinson

William Clyde (Rabbit) Robinson B Mar. 5, 1882 D Apr. 9, 1915

Rabbit Robinson would start his brief major league career with the Washington Senators in late April of 1903. Playing 1 season in Washington, Robinson, who would play in both the infield and outfield, appeared in 103 games for Washington hitting .212.

We have no record of how Robinson made his way to Detroit where he played in 101 games in 1904, hitting .241.

Robinson would depart the majors after 1904 but would return for a brief appearance for 2 games with the 1910 Cincinnati Reds.

“Rabbit” Robinson career record