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CLASS OF 2023

OF
LHP

AJ
Garcia

Michigan
DePaul College Prep (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 170LBS
L/L • 19yr 5mo
Travel Team: East Coast Sox 17u Scout

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Best Of Stats

Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
3/27/21
73.3
Bat Speed (max)
3/13/21
15.8
Rot. Acc (max)
3/27/21
13
Hard Hit %
2/01/23
Power
90.8
Exit Velocity (max)
2/01/23
83.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/01/23
355
Distance (max)
2/01/23
70
Sweet Spot %
3/13/21
Run
6.42
60
2/01/23
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
-
INF Velo
97
OF Velo
2/01/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

88
Velocity (max)
3/13/23
86 - 88
Velo Range
3/13/23
2027
Spin Rate (avg)
6/10/20

Changeup

73.7 - 76.2
Velo Range
3/13/21
1439
Spin Rate (avg)
6/10/20

Curveball

69 - 71
Velo Range
3/13/21
2055
Spin Rate (avg)
6/10/20

Positional Tools

2023
2021
2020
60 Yard Dash
6.42
Outfield Velocity
97.0
Power / Speed Score
14.1
60 Yard Dash
6.49
Outfield Velocity
94.0
Power / Speed Score
13.7
60 Yard Dash
7.12
Outfield Velocity
80.0
Power / Speed Score
12.4
Preseason ProCase (Invite-Only)
Feb 1, 2023
Position
6.42
60-yard
97
OF Velo
91
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Position
6.49
60-yard
94
OF Velo
87
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
O'Hare Preseason I.D.
Mar 13, 2021
Position
6.50
60-yard
91
OF Velo
89
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Underclass Trials
Jun 10, 2020
Position
7.12
60-yard
80
OF Velo
76
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2023
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
90.8
Exit Velocity Avg
83.5
Distance Max
355
Distance Avg
241
Launch Angle Avg
28.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
89.2
Exit Velocity Avg
76.6
Distance Max
323
Distance Avg
209
Launch Angle Avg
25.6
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
88.6
Exit Velocity Avg
77.1
Distance Max
323
Distance Avg
230
Launch Angle Avg
31.9
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason ProCase (Invite-Only)
Feb 1, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.8
Exit Velocity (max)
83.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
241
Distance (avg)
355
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
86.6
Exit Velocity (max)
78.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
226
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
O'Hare Preseason I.D.
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.2
Exit Velocity (max)
74.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
192
Distance (avg)
283
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Trials
Jun 10, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
88.6
Exit Velocity (max)
77.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
230
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2023
2021
Hand Speed Max
21.1
Hand Speed Avg
20.4
Bat Speed Max
69.7
Bat Speed Avg
68.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
23.1
Hand Speed Avg
21.4
Bat Speed Max
73.3
Bat Speed Avg
65.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Preseason ProCase (Invite-Only)
Feb 1, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
69.7
Bat Speed (max)
68.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
68.8
Bat Speed (max)
64.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
O'Hare Preseason I.D.
Mar 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
73.3
Bat Speed (max)
66.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1963
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2005
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
75.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1334
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2027
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2055
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1439
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
O'Hare Preseason I.D.
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
82.3
Velocity (max)
78.7 - 81.6
Velo Range
78.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,099
Spin Rate (max)
1,963
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.6
Velocity (max)
68.9 - 71.0
Velo Range
68.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,087
Spin Rate (max)
2,005
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.2
Velocity (max)
73.7 - 76.2
Velo Range
74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,410
Spin Rate (max)
1,334
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Underclass Trials
Jun 10, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
79.0
Velocity (max)
75.7 - 78.6
Velo Range
75.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,243
Spin Rate (max)
2,027
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.1
Velocity (max)
66.0 - 70.0
Velo Range
66.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,226
Spin Rate (max)
2,055
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.7
Velocity (max)
72.2 - 74.4
Velo Range
71.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,553
Spin Rate (max)
1,439
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2021
2020
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
O'Hare Preseason I.D.
Mar 13, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Underclass Trials
Jun 10, 2020
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2023
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.5
2023 IHSA Season
Mar 13, 2023
Pitching
88
Max FB
86 - 88
FB
O'Hare Preseason I.D.
Mar 13, 2021
Pitching
82
Max FB
79 - 82
FB
69 - 71
CB
74 - 76
CH
Underclass Trials
Jun 10, 2020
Pitching
79
Max FB
75 - 77
FB
64 - 70
CB
71 - 74
CH

Game Performance

Visual Edge

2023
2021
Edge Score
80.15
Edge Score
79.59

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

6/03/23

Michigan commit, ranked No. 30 in the state’s class of 2023. Stands at an athletic 5-foot-10, 170-pounds. Started in center field and batted leadoff. At the plate, a left-handed hitter, Garcia has a short stride with an easy and athletic swing, quick and short to the ball. Went 2-for-3 with a run scored in the third place game. In the outfield, showed natural and athletic actions with a strong and accurate arm.  

5/24/23

Michigan commit. Currently ranked No. 30 in the state. Recently named to the Chicago Catholic League All-Conference team. Started in centerfield and hit out of the leadoff spot, taking a number of quality at-bats throughout the day including a no-doubt home run to his pull-side. Listed at 5-foot-10, 170-pounds with plenty of room to add on strength. Ultra athletic in all aspects of his game. The left-handed hitter gave a look at his power potential with the aforementioned home run, staying short to the ball and adjusting to the pitch to get under it and launch it out to left field. Also gave a look at his well-above average speed on the basepaths, cruising to a 4.61 on a turn with minimal perceived effort. Speed is a legitimate asset to his outfield defense, tracking down fly balls with ease and getting extremely quick jumps on balls off the bat. High-level 2023 prospect with some of his power starting to show. 

3/30/23

Michigan commit. Currently ranked No. 30 in the state. 5-foot-10, 170-pound build, ultra-athletic with strength throughout. Impressed in pre-game BP with an athletic left-handed stroke, utilizing quick hands and a direct swing to spray line-drives. He took some quality at-bats throughout the game, showing a mature eye at the plate and remaining disciplined throughout. He’s a premium defender in center field, roaming the position with clear feel and athleticism (6.42-60 runner). He has a quick first step that pairs with accurate reads and soft hands, boasting all sorts of moxy and a guy-ish look to him. His arm is extremely strong (T97 mph in-event), playing with life and carry to his target. He hopped on the mound to close the game out and sat at 86-87 mph throughout the entirety of the inning. High-level 2023 prospect with plus athleticism.  

2/01/23

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Lean, quick-twitch, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Confident, quiet look in the box. Simple, balanced setup, minimal wasted movement and finishes on balance. Mature approach, stays within himself, repeats with minimal effort throughout. Quick hands, whippy barrel and elevates the baseball.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.5 mph. 355’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 97 mph. Athletic, quick arm, plays clean and quick from a high 3/4 slot. Easy life and carry.
Defense: High-level outfield defender. Easy, athletic actions, fluid footwork, moves with ease and body control. Confident hands, plays through the ball with rhythm and timing.
Run: 6.42 runner in the 60. 

3/27/21

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, leg lift, short stride, easy pre-pitch actions. Loose, athletic swing, path works uphill, line drives, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 86.56 max exit velocity, averaged 78.57 mph. 323’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 94 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws carry, best outfield velocity at the event.
Defense: Natural, athletic outfield actions, soft hands, plays through the baseball.
Run: 6.49 runner in the 60. Plus runner, best time at event.

3/13/21

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Strong build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth tempo, repeatable, lands square, works in line to target.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action, over the top arm slot.
FB: T82, 79-82 mph. Mostly straight, thrown for strikes. T2099, 1962 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action. T2087, 2004 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Arm side fade. T1409, 1334 average rpm.

Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, leg lift, short stride, smooth pre-pitch actions. Strong, short swing, path works uphill, stays inside the ball, pull-side tendencies.
Power: 89.19 max exit velocity, averaged 74.37 mph. 282’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 91 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws carry.
Defense: Smooth feet, clean exchanges, plays through the baseball.
Run: 6.50 runner in the 60. Plus runner, best time at event.

3/13/21
Left/left OF Andrew Garcia (DePaul College Prep) put up some head-turning numbers on Saturday, leading the event with a 6.50 in the 60-yard dash time, and he reached a 91 mph high from the outfield. His offensive round was inconsistent but the 5-foot-10, 165-pound Garcia is, clearly, highly athletic and one to follow moving forward.
6/10/20

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Small frame, athletic build.
Delivery: Athletic drop/drive type delivery, heavy back leg load, aggressive disengage from rubber, creates extension downhill. Closed front side, works direct to target, falls towards first base side.
Arm Action: LH. Long and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 75-77 mph. Clean out the hand. Natural arm-side action and sink.
CB: 74-70 mph. 1/7 shape with some depth. Feel for pitch, strikes.
CH: 71-74 mph. Near fastball arm speed. Works down in the zone. 

Hit: LHH. Balance setup, smooth load, long leg kick. Uphill bat path, pull approach, flashed bat speed.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee. Above 86 mph exit velocity on pitches down and in during BP, per TrackMan.
Arm: LH. OF - 80 mph. Long and loose arm action, H 3/4 slot, flashed some accuracy.
Defense: Quick and fluid footwork, soft hands, clean exchange.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60. 

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