Track Record: Garcia had not yet turned 16 when the international signing period began in 2018, so the Brewers had to wait a week or so to make his signing official. They were so impressed with his tools and growth potential that they gave him a $1.1 million bonus out of Venezuela.
Scouting Report: Garcia caught the eye of scouts with strong showings in showcase events in the Dominican Republic and Colombia, quickly establishing himself as one of the top defenders available on the international market. It's impossible at his age and weight to project Garcia as having power, but his hitting mechanics already are advanced enough to think he'll at least sting line drives into the gaps. He is expected to be an average runner and already shows the hands and range you want at shortstop with a plus arm. His defense projects to be ahead of his offense, although he's so young a lot can change.
The Future: Garcia will be a fascinating project to watch develop in the coming years. He will get his first experience as a pro in the Dominican Summer League in 2019.
Scouting Reports
Track Record: Garcia had not yet turned 16 when the international signing period began in 2018, so the Brewers had to wait a week or so to make his signing official. They were so impressed with his tools and growth potential that they gave him a $1.1 million bonus out of Venezuela.
Scouting Report: Garcia caught the eye of scouts with strong showings in showcase events in the Dominican Republic and Colombia, quickly establishing himself as one of the top defenders available on the international market. It's impossible at his age and weight to project Garcia as having power, but his hitting mechanics already are advanced enough to think he'll at least sting line drives into the gaps. He is expected to be an average runner and already shows the hands and range you want at shortstop with a plus arm. His defense projects to be ahead of his offense, although he's so young a lot can change.
The Future: Garcia will be a fascinating project to watch develop in the coming years. He will get his first experience as a pro in the Dominican Summer League in 2019.
Track Record: Garcia had not yet turned 16 when the international signing period began in 2018, so the Brewers had to wait a week or so to make his signing official. They were so impressed with his tools and growth potential that they gave him a $1.1 million bonus out of Venezuela.
Scouting Report: Garcia caught the eye of scouts with strong showings in showcase events in the Dominican Republic and Colombia, quickly establishing himself as one of the top defenders available on the international market. It's impossible at his age and weight to project Garcia as having power, but his hitting mechanics already are advanced enough to think he'll at least sting line drives into the gaps. He is expected to be an average runner and already shows the hands and range you want at shortstop with a plus arm. His defense projects to be ahead of his offense, although he's so young a lot can change.
The Future: Garcia will be a fascinating project to watch develop in the coming years. He will get his first experience as a pro in the Dominican Summer League in 2019.
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