Born12/19/1997 in Esperanza Valverde Mao, Dominican Republic
ProfileHt.: 6'3" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Debut07/28/2020
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Yet another of the Yankees' low-dollar international signings that has begun to pay off, Garcia made his stateside debut in his first professional season before being moved to Rookie-level Pulaski this year to begin his season. When the rotation at low Class A Charleston ran thin, however, the Yankees challenged Garcia with a promotion and he spent the entire season thereafter with the RiverDogs. He starts his three-pitch arsenal with a low-90s fastball that touches the mid-90s regularly. The pitch shows both two-seam and cut life but will flatten when he rushes and leaves the ball up in the zone. He complements the fastball with a curveball that he can loosen and tighten as necessary and a changeup with split-finger diving action. Neither pitch is average at this point, though both could reach that level with time and repetitions. Scouts who like him see a pitcher who could fit in at the back of the rotation, while those who are more pessimistic see a swingman type of pitcher in the mold of a Brad Peacock. He's likely to begin 2018 in the rotation at high Class A Tampa.
Career Transactions
Toledo Mud Hens activated RHP Rony García.
Toledo Mud Hens activated RHP Rony García.
Toledo Mud Hens placed RHP Rony García on the temporarily inactive list.
Toledo Mud Hens transferred RHP Rony García to the Development List.
Detroit Tigers sent RHP Rony García outright to Toledo Mud Hens.
Detroit Tigers optioned RHP Rony García to Toledo Mud Hens.
Toledo Mud Hens activated RHP Rony García.
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