Freddy Garcia
| IP | 2264 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.154 |
| WHIP | 1.303 |
| BB/9 | 2.814 |
| SO/9 | 6.444 |
- Full name Freddy Antonio Garcia
- Born 10/06/1976 in Caracas, Venezuela
- Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 250 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- Debut 04/07/1999
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Background: Garcia was acquired from the Astros in the Randy Johnson deal last July. Ranked the No. 4 prospect in the Texas League despite his early departure, Garcia experienced triceps tendinitis shortly after the trade and had to be shut down. The Mariners traced the root of his problem to the way he hyperextended his elbow by trying to slow down his arm when he threw his changeup. Strengths: Garcia throws two plus pitches already, and the Mariners feel he has the potential to make it three now that his changeup has been straightened out. He's a big, strong kid who throws hard and has the best curve in the organization. He's also shown good competitiveness and makeup. Weaknesses: Like many young pitchers, Garcia just needs to refine the command of his pitches. The Future: The Mariners expect Garcia, who is pitching in the Venezuelan League this winter, to begin the 1999 season at Triple-A Tacoma. With two open rotation spots calling, he could break camp with the big club.
