Aramis Garcia goes off: m.giants.mlb.com

The announcer sounds a little like Uecker in Major League if you know what I mean. Good to see Garcia picking up the pace a bit, the #14 ranked Giants prospect according to MLB.com. A sturdy frame and decent hitting skills would make up for the loss of Hector Sanchez, however ETA for Garcia is listed as 2017 and  given he's in Low-A, that sounds about right. 

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Garcia continues torrid stretch for GreenJackets
Giants' No. 14 prospect cracks 2 homers and drives in 4 runs, has gone 14-for-26 in his past 6 games

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Aramis Garcia | Rank: 14

Team: Augusta GreenJackets (A)ETA: 2017Position: CAge: 22 DOB: 01/12/1993Bats: R Throws: RHeight: 6' 2" Weight: 220 lb.

Drafted: 2014, 2nd (52) - SF

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Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 40 | Run: 30 | Arm: 50 | Field: 45 | Overall: 45

Though they had an All-Star behind the plate in Buster Posey and a top catching prospect in Andrew Susac, the Giants couldn't resist taking Garcia in the second round last June. The 2014 Conference USA player of the year, he signed for $1.1 million.

A lackluster pro debut doesn't change the fact that Garcia is an offensive-minded backstop. He has a mature approach at the plate, using a short stroke and the entire field. He usually exhibits sound plate discipline and could develop into a hitter with solid batting averages and on-base percentages to go with double-digit home run power.

Garcia needs defensive polish -- so did Posey and Susac when they arrived from college -- but has the tools and the work ethic to remain behind the plate. He has average arm strength and will have to refine his footwork, receiving and blocking skills.

2015
SAL

Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	SB	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
AUG	66	252	33	66	13	1	12	46	29	63	0	.262	.347	.464	.812
Minors	66	252	33	66	13	1	12	46	29	63	0	.262	.347