Jose Garcia

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Milwaukee Brewers #24 prospect in 2001
  Once considered among the top pitching prospects in the organization, Garcia still is trying to catch up after missing the entire 1999 season with a somewhat mysterious elbow problem. He managed to get in 18 Double-A starts last year, and had his ups and downs before putting together a strong finish. At times he showed his old low-90s fastball and sharp curveball, but Garcia’s command still came and went as usual. The Brewers then sent him to the Arizona Fall League, where he was solid if not sensational. Conditioning has been a problem at times for Garcia, who has a good pitcher’s body as long as he doesn't let it go soft. After two consecutive years of making the organization's top 10, his stock has dropped considerably. He'll get a shot to win a spot in the Triple-A rotation and re-establish himself as a prospect.
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  Ranked Milwaukee Brewers #4 prospect in 1999
  Background: The Brewers challenged Garcia's mental resolve by leaving him on a poor-hitting Class A Stockton team all of the 1998 season. Seldom getting any run support to speak of, Garcia was saddled with a losing record he didn't deserve but learned some valuable lessons in the process. Strengths: Garcia runs his fastball up to the plate in the 90-93 mph range and mixes in a good, hard curveball. He is not afraid to throw inside and has shown the makings of becoming a workhorse. Garcia's stuff is as good as any pitcher in the system. Weaknesses: Garcia often loses focus and concentration--something the Brewers are demanding he improve on. He also struggles with his command and gets hurt by pitching behind in the count. The Future: With the Brewers sorely in need of front-line starters, this is a big year for Garcia. He will begin the season at Double-A Huntsville. The Brewers hope to have him ready for the big leagues sometime in 2000.

• December, 1998 Scouting Report
  Background: The Brewers challenged Garcia's mental resolve by leaving him on a poor-hitting Class A Stockton team all of the 1998 season. Seldom getting any run support to speak of, Garcia was saddled with a losing record he didn't deserve but learned some valuable lessons in the process. Strengths: Garcia runs his fastball up to the plate in the 90-93 mph range and mixes in a good, hard curveball. He is not afraid to throw inside and has shown the makings of becoming a workhorse. Garcia's stuff is as good as any pitcher in the system. Weaknesses: Garcia often loses focus and concentration--something the Brewers are demanding he improve on. He also struggles with his command and gets hurt by pitching behind in the count. The Future: With the Brewers sorely in need of front-line starters, this is a big year for Garcia. He will begin the season at Double-A Huntsville. The Brewers hope to have him ready for the big leagues sometime in 2000.