Chris Garcia

CHRIS GARCIA
OF, Bradenton Marauders
Age: 22
Born: November 25, 1987
Height: 6′ 2″
Weight: 225
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Drafted: 15th Round, 478th Overall, 2007
How Acquired: Minor League FA
College: St. Petersburg College
Agent: N/A

RELEASED

SCOUTING REPORT
Garcia was originally in the Angels’ farm system, where he hit for a .332/.441/.471 line in 289 at-bats over two seasons of rookie ball. Garcia was released from the Angels for some unknown reason, but joined the Independent leagues and hit for a .361 average in 77 games. The Pirates signed him in December 2009. He’s 22 years old and hasn’t played outside of rookie ball, although you could classify the Independent leagues as some form of A-ball. Worst case, it’s a flier on a free prospect who might have some power potential from first base.

STATS

CONTRACT INFORMATION
2010: Minor League Contract

Other Details:
  • N/A

PLAYER INFORMATION
Signing Bonus: N/A
MiLB Debut: 2007
MLB Debut: N/A
MiLB FA Eligible: 2014
MLB FA Eligible: N/A
Rule 5 Eligible: 2011
Added to 40-Man: N/A
Options Remaining: 3 (As of start of 2010 season)
MLB Service Time: 0.000

AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS / PROSPECT RANKINGS
AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS
PROSPECT RANKINGS


TRANSACTIONS
June 8, 2005: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 44th round, 1332nd overall pick.
June 8, 2007: Drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the 15th round, 478th overall pick.
June 19, 2007: Signed by the Los Angeles Angels to a minor league contract.
December 4, 2009: Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as a free agent.
April 3, 2010: Released by the Pittsburgh Pirates.