Ismael
Garcia Jr.

6/27/18 - 6-foot-1, 200-pound frame. On this day Garcia Jr. worked 81-83 topping at 84 mph. Controlled tempo, low effort, clean arm action. Very linear to the plate. Trunk aggressively extends out over lead leg after release. Lead leg could block forward momentum better at times. Good body control. Curveball was thrown with fastball arm speed featuring tight rotation and 11/5 shape. Change up featured some life to arm side at 73-76 mph.

3/16/18 - The junior righty threw the ball well at our Preseason Trials event over the winter, touching the low 80's with a tight 11-5 curveball. We saw all the same traits on this day, but an improved fastball to go along with it. Garcia sat 82-84, touching 85 with an aggressive delivery. If there's another tick of velocity on the way we could be looking at a DI or certainly good Juco level prospect.

12/27/17 - 6-foot-1, 196-poud frame with very broad shoulders. Strong pitcher’s body. Compact delivery with high leg lift; shows some stiffness in hips. Worked 78-81, touching 82 with his fastball that flashed sinking action when down in the zone. 68-71 mph curveball with consistent tight rotation, good depth and 11/5 shape was best pitch on this day as he showed the ability to throw it for a strike as well as below the zone. Also threw developing 73-75 mph changeup that he holds very deep in his hand.