Originally a shortstop when he was signed, Garrett was a good fielder, but only managed a .222 batting average in the Braves' farm system.

On December 3, 1969, the Mets sent Amos Otis and Bob Johnson to the Kansas City Royals for third baseman Joe Foy.

While shifted into more of a utility infielder role, making 34 starts at second base, Garrett put up better numbers than Foy, who was gone after just one season in New York.

Following the 1970 season, Garrett went into the military with the Bayside National Guard,[6] and the Mets acquired Bob Aspromonte from the Braves for Ron Herbel.

[7] After completing his military obligation and a brief stop at triple A Tidewater, Garrett rejoined his team midway through the 1971 season.

Following the season, the Mets sent a package of young prospects that included Nolan Ryan to the California Angels for perennial All-Star third baseman Jim Fregosi.

The Pirates had Richie Zisk on first base when Dave Augustine hit what appeared to be a two-run home run to left.

Instead, the ball hit the top of the wall, and caromed directly into left fielder Cleon Jones' glove.

Garrett went just 2-for-24 in the 1973 National League Championship Series against Cincinnati's "Big Red Machine," but one of those hits sparked the series-winning rally.

After the season, the Mets acquired former National League MVP Joe Torre from the St. Louis Cardinals for Tommy Moore and Ray Sadecki.

[18] His career at second base was cut short when the Expos signed free agent second baseman Dave Cash after the season.

On July 21, 1978, two years from the date that he was acquired from the Mets, the Expos sent Garrett to the St. Louis Cardinals for cash considerations.

[19] Unable to come to an agreement on a contract for the 1979 season, Garrett decided to head to Japan, where his brother, Adrian, had been playing since 1977.

Garrett's nephew Jason (Adrian's son), was drafted by and played four years in the Florida Marlins organization, reaching High-A in the minor leagues.