The Mets signed 1B Chris Garcia to a minor league contract. Garcia announced on his Twitter page that he is now a NY Met.
Ok twitter fam it’s official I agreed to terms with the NEW YORK METS!!!
— C24G (@ChrisGarcia2424) February 7, 2014
Garcia,26, is entering his seventh season in pro baseball, and is a career .330 hitter, with 50 HR’s, and 320 RBI’s. The Brooklyn, New York native, who attended Xaverian High School, missed the entire 2013 season due to injury, but batted .285/.408/.431 in 411 AB with the Single-A affiliate of the Braves in 2012.
Another young talented minor leaguer to develop in the Mets farm system. Looking forward to watching his development.
Welcome to the Mets!
(Photo: Chris Garcia Twitter Page @ChrisGarcia2424)
What happened to him between 2007 and 2010? He only played 42 games in ’07, his first year as a professional, 40 in 2008, and then he disappeared completely until 2011. He’s hit wherever he’s played but he hasn’t played very much at all. I imagine we’d want him to start at AA due to his age, although Jayce Boyd should have 1B locked down in Binghamton.
Paqza, based on the stats on his baseball reference page, in 2008 he was with the Angels organization, then from 2009-2010 he played Independent baseball, then was picked up by the Braves and played for the 2011-2012 season.
Paqza, from what I can see, and based on the stats on his baseball reference page, in 2008 he was with the Angels organization, then from 2009-2010 he played Independent baseball, then was picked up by the Braves and played for the 2011-2012 season.
Thanks for the info – any idea on which level he’d start at?
Not sure yet, will probably determine where the need is at. I would say AA then if he progresses maybe AAA. But Las Vegas will have a slew of First baseman competing for the opportunity to play.