Bryan Garcia (baseball)

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Bryan Garcia
Garcia with the Toledo Mud Hens in 2022
Charros de Jalisco – No. 89
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
Teams

Bryan Garcia (born April 19, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Charros de Jalisco of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers.

Amateur career

Garcia attended

NCBWA Stopper of the Year Award.[3]

Professional career

Detroit Tigers

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

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

40-man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Toledo.[17] He elected free agency the next day.[18]

Houston Astros

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

On March 21, 2024, Garcia signed with the Charros de Jalisco of the Mexican League.[21]

References

  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. 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. 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. ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-06-26/p-2
  21. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 21 de marzo de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.

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