Jason Garcia

Jason Garcia
Baltimore Orioles – No. 61
Pitcher
Born: November 21, 1992
Bronx, New York
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 8, 2015 for the Baltimore Orioles
Career statistics
(through April 2015)
Win–loss record 0–0
Earned run average 6.97
Strikeouts 5
Teams

Jason Garcia (born November 21, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Professional Career

Garcia was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 17th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft out of Land O' Lakes High School in Land O'Lakes, Florida.[1] He was selected by the Houston Astros in the 2014 Rule 5 Draft and traded to the Baltimore Orioles.[2] Garcia made the Orioles' Opening Day roster.[3]

On April 8, 2015, Garcia made his major league debut. In one inning of work, he allowed no hits and no runs while walking one against the Tampa Bay Rays. On April 21, 2015, Garcia threw behind Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista, and later in the at bat, Bautista responded with a home run, Garcia's first allowed of his major league career. While he was rounding the bases, he glared at Garcia, to which Orioles outfielder Adam Jones and infielder Ryan Flaherty responded by yelling at him.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ "Florida high school sports - MLB Draft: Red Sox select Jason Garcia in 17th round (UPDATE: 5:17 p.m.)". tampabay.com. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  2. ↑ Baltimore Sun (December 11, 2014). "Orioles add two right-handed pitchers in Rule 5 draft Thursday". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  3. ↑ http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/blog/bal-orioles-finalize-opening-day-roster-20150405-story.html
  4. ↑ http://thebiglead.com/2015/04/22/jason-garcia-threw-behind-jose-bautista-bautista-responded-with-a-home-run/
  5. ↑ http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/apr/22/orioles-rookie-garcia-nearly-hits-bautista-before-/

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