Willy García

Willy García
Free agent
Outfielder
Born: (1992-09-04) September 4, 1992
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 14, 2017, for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
(through 2017 season)
Batting average .238
Home runs 2
Runs batted in 12
Teams

Willy Camilo García Archivol (born September 4, 1992) is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder who currently is a free agent. He previously played for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

Pittsburgh Pirates

García signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an international free agent in February 2010. He made his professional debut that season with the Dominican Summer League Pirates. He spent 2011 with the Gulf Coast Pirates and State College Spikes, 2012 with the West Virginia Power and 2013 with Bradenton Marauders. In June 2013, he set the Marauders team record for hits in a game with six.[1] García played 2014 with the Double-A Altoona Curve.[2] He was added to the 40-man roster on November 20, 2014.[3] On December 31, 2016, García was designated for assignment by the Pirates.[4]

Chicago White Sox

García was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox on January 6, 2017.[5] The White Sox promoted him to the major leagues on April 14.[6] On March 9, 2018, he was released.

References

  1. ↑ "Bradenton Marauders – Willy Garcia sets club record with six hits, rips go-ahead homer in 6–4 win". Retrieved October 28, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Curve's Garcia brings hot bat into August". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Pirates designate Ike Davis for assignment". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 20, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  4. ↑ Polishuk, Mark (December 31, 2016). "Pirates Designate Willy Garcia For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
  5. ↑ "White Sox claim OF Willy Garcia off waivers, DFA Coats".
  6. ↑ "White Sox Place Melky Cabrera On Paternity List, Recall Willy Garcia".
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