Despite the health issues, Garver pitched 10 or more innings four times in 1953, though he only recorded the win in one of those outings. In 30 games (26 starts), he had an 11–11 record, a 4.45 ERA, 69 strikeouts, 66 walks, and 228 hits allowed in  innings. The 4.45 ERA was his highest total in any of his full seasons.
Despite health issues, Garver threw 10 or more innings four times in 1953 but only won once. In 30 games (26 starts), he had a 11–11 record with an ERA of 4.45, 69 strikeouts, 66 walks, and 228 hits allowed over innings. His 4.45 ERA was his highest in any full season.