Avisaíl García facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Avisaíl García |
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García with the 2015 Chicago White Sox
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| Free agent | |||
| Right fielder | |||
| Born: June 12, 1991 Anzoátegui, Venezuela |
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| August 31, 2012, for the Detroit Tigers | |||
| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) |
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| Batting average | .263 | ||
| Home runs | 140 | ||
| Runs batted in | 524 | ||
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Avisaíl Antonio García Yaguarin (born June 12, 1991) is a professional baseball player from Venezuela. He plays as a right fielder. Avisaíl has played for several teams in Major League Baseball (MLB), including the Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, Milwaukee Brewers, and Miami Marlins. He first joined the Tigers in 2007 as a free agent and made his big league debut in 2012.
Avisaíl García's Baseball Journey
Starting with the Detroit Tigers
Early Years (2011–2012)
Avisaíl García began his journey with the Detroit Tigers. He was invited to their spring training in 2011 and 2012. After the 2011 season, he was added to the Tigers' main roster. In 2012, he was named the best minor league player for the Tigers' farm system.
García first played for the major league team on August 31, 2012. He played very well, hitting for a .319 average in 23 games. He even made it to the playoff roster. He played in the League Division Series, League Championship Series, and the 2012 World Series. In the postseason, he hit .261 with a double and four RBIs.
People often noticed that Avisaíl looked a lot like his former teammate, Miguel Cabrera. This earned him the nickname "Little Miggy." Both players are tall, weigh about the same, bat right-handed, and are from Venezuela.
2013 Season
García hoped to make the Tigers' opening day roster in 2013. However, he had to go on the disabled list in March because of a heel injury. He joined the Tigers in May when another player, Austin Jackson, was injured. On May 15, García hit his very first home run in the major leagues.
In June, García was sent to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens team. But he was called back to the Tigers just four days later. On July 7, 2013, while playing for the Toledo Mud Hens, García achieved something special. He hit for the cycle in a game. This means he hit a single, a double, a triple, and a home run all in the same game! For the Tigers in 2013, he batted .241.
Playing for the Chicago White Sox
Joining the White Sox (2013–2014)
On July 30, 2013, Avisaíl García was traded to the Chicago White Sox. This was part of a big trade involving three teams. García first played for the White Sox's Triple-A team, the Charlotte Knights. Between the Knights and the Toledo Mud Hens, he had the highest batting average in the International League at .374.
When the White Sox traded another player, they brought García up to the major leagues. He played his first game with the White Sox on August 10. He got his first hit with the team in that game.
In April 2014, García hurt his left shoulder while trying to catch a ball. Tests showed he had a torn labrum, which is a part of the shoulder. Many thought he would miss the whole season. But García recovered very quickly! He was back playing on August 16, 2014. Even though he only played in 46 games that year, he still hit seven home runs and had 29 RBIs.
All-Star Season (2015–2018)
In 2015, García played in 148 games. He hit 13 home runs and had 59 RBIs. In 2016, injuries limited him to 120 games. He hit 12 home runs and had 51 RBIs that year.
The year 2017 was a great one for Avisaíl García. He set new personal bests in many areas. He had a fantastic batting average of .330. He also scored 75 runs, hit 18 home runs, and had 80 RBIs. Because of his amazing performance, García was chosen for his first-ever All-Star Game. He was especially good at hitting against left-handed pitchers, with a .424 average.
In 2018, García was placed on the disabled list twice due to a hamstring injury. This limited him to just 35 games in the first half of the season. For the whole season, he batted .236 with 19 home runs.
Time with the Tampa Bay Rays
On January 18, 2019, García signed a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays. He played well for the Rays. He had a .282 batting average and a .464 slugging percentage. After the season, he became a free agent, meaning he could sign with any team.
Playing for the Milwaukee Brewers
On December 17, 2019, Avisaíl García signed a two-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. His contract also included an option for a third year. After the 2021 season, he decided not to take the third-year option and became a free agent again.
Years with the Miami Marlins
Injuries and Later Career
On December 1, 2021, García signed a four-year contract with the Miami Marlins. In 2022, he played in 98 games for the Marlins. He hit eight home runs and had 35 RBIs.
The 2023 season was tough for García because of injuries. He only played in 37 games. He hit three home runs and had 12 RBIs that year.
In 2024, García played in 18 games before getting another injury. On June 4, 2024, the Marlins decided to release him from the team. On October 24, 2024, García had surgery on his lower back to fix a fracture and a disc problem.
See Also
In Spanish: Avisail García para niños
- List of Major League Baseball players from Venezuela
