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Bryan Garcia (baseball)

Bryan Garcia (born April 19, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers.

Bryan Garcia
Garcia with the Toledo Mud Hens in 2022
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1995-04-19) April 19, 1995 (age 29)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 2, 2019, for the Detroit Tigers
MLB statistics
(through 2022 season)
Win–loss record7–3
Earned run average5.52
Strikeouts68
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Teams

Amateur career

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Garcia attended Christopher Columbus High School in Miami, Florida, known as the Lawn Mower where he played for the school's baseball team as a starting pitcher. In 2013, as a senior, he had a 8–1 win–loss record with a 1.23 earned run average (ERA).[1] He was not selected in the 2013 MLB draft out of high school and [2] enrolled at the University of Miami, where he played college baseball for the Miami Hurricanes baseball team. In 2016, working as a relief pitcher, he went 2–0 with a 1.89 ERA in 38 innings, set the Miami career record for saves (18), and won the NCBWA Stopper of the Year Award.[3]

Professional career

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Detroit Tigers

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The Detroit Tigers selected Garcia in the sixth round, with the 175th overall selection, of the 2016 MLB draft.[4] He signed with the Tigers, and made his professional debut with the Connecticut Tigers of the Low-A New York-Penn League,[5] and was later promoted to the West Michigan Whitecaps of the Single-A Midwest League; in 18.2 total innings between both teams, he posted an 0–2 record and 2.41 ERA. He began 2017 with West Michigan and earned promotions to the Lakeland Flying Tigers of the High-A Florida State League, the Erie SeaWolves of the Double-A Eastern League, and the Toledo Mud Hens of the Triple-A International League. In 52 total games between the four teams, Garcia pitched to a 5–3 record, 2.13 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP.[6]

Garcia tore his ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow in February 2018 and underwent Tommy John surgery on February 15,[7] missing the whole 2018 season. Garcia returned in May 2019, and played for Lakeland, Erie, and Toledo during the 2019 minor league season.[8] He went a combined 3–0 with a 3.05 ERA in 41 innings.[9]

On September 1, 2019, the Tigers selected Garcia's contract and promoted him to the major leagues.[9][10] He made his major league debut on September 2 versus the Minnesota Twins, pitching a scoreless inning in relief.[11]

Garcia began the 2020 season in the Tigers bullpen. He earned his first major league save on September 6, 2020, against the Minnesota Twins.[12] In the 2020 season, Garcia pitched in 26 games, posting a 1.66 ERA and compiling a 2–1 record with 4 saves and 12 strikeouts in 21+1⁄3 innings. Garcia was awarded the 2020 Detroit Tigers Rookie of the Year Award by the Detroit Sports Media Association.

Garcia began the 2021 season in the Tigers bullpen once again. He struggled through May 30, and was optioned to Toledo.[13] In 39 major league appearances, Garcia went 3–2 with a 7.55 ERA and 32 strikeouts.[citation needed]

On April 16, 2022, Garcia was designated for assignment by the Tigers.[14] He cleared waivers and the Tigers sent him outright to Toledo.[15] He had his contract selected on July 28, as a COVID-19 substitute player. He was selected to the active roster on August 4 to make a start against the Tampa Bay Rays.[16] Garcia made 39 appearances for Toledo in 2022, working to a 5–3 record and 3.80 ERA with 69 strikeouts in 85.1 innings of work. On November 10, Garcia was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Toledo.[17] He elected free agency the next day.[18]

Houston Astros

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On February 7, 2023, Garcia signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros organization.[19] Garcia made 15 appearances (9 starts) for the Triple–A Sugar Land Space Cowboys, and posted a 6.98 ERA with 39 strikeouts in 49.0 innings pitched. He was released by Houston on June 26.[20]

Charros de Jalisco

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On March 21, 2024, Garcia signed with the Charros de Jalisco of the Mexican League.[21] In 18 appearances for Jalisco, he struggled to a 6.89 ERA with 14 strikeouts across 15+2⁄3 innings pitched. On June 18, Garcia was released by the Charros.[22]

References

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  1. ^ John Reynolds (February 23, 2017). "Beyond The U: Bryan Garcia". State of The U. SB Nation. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
  2. ^ Miller, Susan (June 2, 2016). "UM baseball reliever Bryan Garcia ready for Regional Tournament". Miami Herald. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
  3. ^ Richards, George (June 18, 2016). "Hurricanes' Bryan Garcia named national Stopper of the Year at CWS after setting school career saves record". Miami Herald. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
  4. ^ Max Bultman (August 18, 2017). "UM's Abreu, Garcia drafted in sixth round". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
  5. ^ Lynn Henning (August 14, 2016). "Connecticut reliever Garcia just acts like he belongs". The Detroit News. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
  6. ^ "Bryan Garcia Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  7. ^ Chris McCosky (February 14, 2018). "Tigers' Bryan Garcia set for Tommy John surgery". The Detroit News. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  8. ^ Anthony Fenech (August 31, 2019). "Detroit Tigers' September won't be the prospect showcase once hoped for". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  9. ^ a b Chris McCosky (September 1, 2019). "'Just unreal': Tommy John surgery behind him, Bryan Garcia finally gets call from Tigers". The Detroit News. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
  10. ^ Evan Woodbery (September 1, 2019). "Newest Tiger Bryan Garcia didn't let injury derail big-league dream". MLive Media Group. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  11. ^ Gabriel Urrutia (September 2, 2019). "Miami Hurricanes News and Notes — former Hurricanes closer Bryan Garcia makes MLB debut, more". State of The U. SB Nation. Retrieved September 3, 2019.
  12. ^ Beck, Jason (September 6, 2020). "Tigers' trio notches career firsts in win". mlb.com. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  13. ^ "Tigers promote Rony Garcia, send Bryan Garcia to Toledo". May 30, 2021.
  14. ^ "RHP Wily Peralta added to big league roster by Detroit Tigers". ESPN.com. Associated Press. April 16, 2022. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  15. ^ "Tigers reliever clears waivers, outrighted to Toledo". April 20, 2022.
  16. ^ "Tigers' Bryan Garcia: Contract selected Friday". cbssports.com. August 5, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  17. ^ "Detroit Tigers outfielder Victor Reyes among six player cut from 40-man roster". freep.com. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  18. ^ "Detroit Tigers pitcher Bryan Garcia, Elvin Rodriguez among minor-league free agents". freep.com. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  19. ^ "Astros' Bryan Garcia: Inks minors deal with Houston". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  20. ^ "Transactions".
  21. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 21 de marzo de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  22. ^ "Movimientos en listas de reserva - 18 de junio de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
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