BA - 2004 Top 20 Prospects: Midwest League - 美國職棒

6. JAIRO GARCIA, rhp, Kane County Cougars (Athletics)
Age: 21 Ht: 6-0 Wt: 164 B-T: R-R Drafted/Signed: Athletics FA '00
(Dominican Republic)

Garcia can pop 96s and 97s on the radar gun, but his most impressive number is
43. That's how many days it took him to reach the majors after he left the MWL
in late June. Making his rush more remarkable, he had just 42 innings of
full-season experience before 2004.

The Athletics couldn't keep Garcia healthy as a starter, so they made him a
full-time reliever this year. He took to his new role immediately, averaging 94
mph with his fastball and keeping hitters off-balance with his slider and
splitter.

Once he improves the control and consistency of his secondary pitches, which
can be devastating when they're on, Oakland could have another Octavio Dotel on
its hands. Garcia aggressively attacks hitters and has a closer's mentality.

W L ERA G SV IP H HR BB SO AVG
1 1 0.30 25 16 30.0 16 0 6 49 .154

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