Bárbaro Garbey

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Bárbaro Garbey Garbey [gar-BAY] (born December 4, 1956, in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba) is a former utility player in Major League Baseball. Garbey played at outfield, first and third bases, and also served as designated hitter. He batted and threw right handed.

Garbey was signed by the Detroit Tigers as an amateur free agent in 1980. He reached the majors in 1984 with the Tigers, spending two years with them before moving to the Texas Rangers (1988). He was a member of the Tigers team that defeated the San Diego Padres in the 1984 World Series.

Currently, Garbey is the hitting coach for the Tennessee Smokies.

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