The Red Sox signed the Garcia brothers out of Venezuela three years apart, landing Jhostynxon for $350,000 in 2019 and Johanfran for $850,000 in 2022. The pandemic delayed the elder Garcia's pro debut until 2021 and he struggled in his first two years in the United States before breaking out in 2024. After adding significant strength and bat speed during the offseason, he slashed .286/.356/.536 with 23 homers and 17 steals in 107 games while advancing from Single-A to Double-A and claiming a spot on Boston's 40-man roster.
Known as "The Password" because of his hard-to-spell first name, Garcia carries at least 50 pounds more than his listed weight of 163 and features some of the best strength and raw power in the system. His right-handed swing is designed to launch balls in the air, and he did so more often in 2024 while producing high-end exit velocities. He does damage against both lefties and righties and could produce 25-30 homers per season, though he may have to tone down his aggressive approach against more advanced pitching.
Garcia is deceptively athletic despite his added muscle, showing average speed out of the batter's box and a little more underway, and he'll look to steal and take extra bases. He spent most of last season in center field, where he's an average defender with good instincts. He's at least a solid defender on the corners and has the plus arm strength for right field.
The Red Sox signed Garcia out of Venezuela for $350,000 in 2019, three years before inking his younger brother Johanfran for $850,000. The elder Garcia struggled in his first two seasons in the United States before surging in 2024. Despite dealing with an April hamstring injury, he hit 15 homers in his first 59 games to eclipse his combined total of 14 from his first three years as a pro.
Much more physical than his listed 163 pounds, Garcia has added considerable strength since turning pro. He's hitting balls harder and lifting them more consistently than ever in 2024, creating well-above-average raw power. He's overly aggressive at the plate and may need to tone down his approach at higher levels.
Garcia flashes solid speed and looks to make things happen on the bases, though he projects more as an average runner in the long term. He has split time between center and right field this year and will fit better on the corner as he slows down. With his power and solid arm strength, he'll fit the classic profile in right.
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