Jaime García facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jaime García |
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García with the St. Louis Cardinals
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: July 8, 1986 Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico |
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| July 11, 2008, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |||
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| October 1, 2018, for the Chicago Cubs | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 70–62 | ||
| Earned run average | 3.85 | ||
| Strikeouts | 925 | ||
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Jaime Omar García Rodríguez (born July 8, 1986) is a former professional baseball pitcher from Mexico. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams. These teams included the St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Braves, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, and Chicago Cubs.
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Early Career and MLB Debut
Jaime García was born in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. He was chosen by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 22nd round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft. At that time, he was playing for Sharyland High School in Mission, Texas.
García made his first appearance in Major League Baseball with the Cardinals in 2008. This was a big step for him as a young player.
Rising Star in St. Louis
In 2010, Jaime García showed how talented he was. He finished third in the voting for the Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award in the National League. This award goes to the best new player in the league. He also had the fourth-best earned run average (ERA) in the league, which means he was very good at preventing runs.
World Series Champion
One of the biggest moments in García's career came in 2011. He was a key player for the St. Louis Cardinals when they won the 2011 World Series. Winning the World Series is the top achievement in baseball.
After this success, García faced some challenges. He had to deal with injuries between 2013 and 2014. Injuries can be tough for athletes, but he worked hard to get back on the field.
Moving to New Teams
After playing for eight seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, Jaime García started to play for other teams. This is common in professional sports, as players can be traded.
In 2017, García was traded three times in less than a year. First, he went to the Atlanta Braves after the 2016 season ended. Then, during the 2017 season, he was traded to the Minnesota Twins. Just a week later, he was traded again, this time to the New York Yankees. He later played for the Toronto Blue Jays and the Chicago Cubs before ending his MLB career in 2018.
Images for kids
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García during the 2011 World Series parade.
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See also
In Spanish: Jaime García para niños
