September 6, 2024
Garcia slashed .294/.439/.505 with one home run, 12 steals, 27 walks and 25 strikeouts over 36 games in the Dominican Summer League.
Analysis
The 17-year-old shortstop only received $500,000 from the Orioles on Jan. 15, but he came into the year with strong scouting reports and was the top prospect on his DSL team. Garcia has a projectable 6-foot-2, 165-pound frame and the anticipation is that he will grow into significantly more power than he displayed in his pro debut. He may also end up moving to third base.