Phillip
Garcia

5-foot-8, 138-pound projectable athletic build. Projectable advanced during batting practice, Garcia's best exit velocity was 82 mph. (58.83 mph bat speed average). (17.36 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a tight smooth load, then used a controlled toe tap stride. Bat speed is quick above average, has a level loose swing plane and high good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Line drive approach. Smooth advanced in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 77 mph; had athletic smooth footwork, a quick fluid exchange, and twitchy sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic quick. Used a high ¾ slot and a quick compact arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Capable on the mound, showed developing arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle and a quick compact arm action. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Tall balance point with even in line shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. Sat with his fastball at 75-78 mph; showed tight action and control around the zone. (Max spin 2031; Avg 1985). His changeup (68-71) showed gradual fading action and low in the zone command. His 11/5 slider (66-69) showed gradual action and low in the zone control. (Max spin 1939; Avg 1749).