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{{short description|Venezuelan baseball player (born 2000)}}
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{{Infobox baseball biography
{{Infobox baseball biography
|name = Maikel García
|name = Maikel García
|image = Maikel Garcia (52266252296) (cropped).jpg
|image = Maikel García for the KC Royals.jpg
|caption = García with the [[Omaha Storm Chasers]] in 2022
|caption = García with the [[Kansas City Royals]] in 2024
|team = Kansas City Royals
|team = Kansas City Royals
|number = 11
|number = 11
|position = [[Shortstop]]
|position = [[Third baseman]] / [[Shortstop]]
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2000|3|3}}
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2000|3|3}}
|birth_place = [[La Sabana, Venezuela]]
|birth_place = [[La Sabana, Venezuela]]
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|debutteam = Kansas City Royals
|debutteam = Kansas City Royals
|statleague = MLB
|statleague = MLB
|statyear = July 26, 2023
|statyear = July 3, 2024
|stat1label = [[Batting average (baseball)|Batting average]]
|stat1label = [[Batting average (baseball)|Batting average]]
|stat1value = .277
|stat1value = .254
|stat2label = [[Home run]]s
|stat2label = [[Home run]]s
|stat2value = 4
|stat2value = 9
|stat3label = [[Run batted in|Runs batted in]]
|stat3label = [[Run batted in|Runs batted in]]
|stat3value = 32
|stat3value = 92
|stat4label = [[Stolen base]]s
|stat4value = 44
|teams =
|teams =
* [[Kansas City Royals]] ({{mlby|2022}}–present)
* [[Kansas City Royals]] ({{mlby|2022}}–present)
}}
}}
'''Maikel Jose García''' (born March 3, 2000) is a Venezuelan professional [[baseball]] [[shortstop]] for the [[Kansas City Royals]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2022.
'''Maikel Jose García''' (born March 3, 2000) is a Venezuelan professional [[baseball]] [[shortstop]] and [[third baseman]] for the [[Kansas City Royals]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2022.


==Career==
==Career==
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García split the 2021 season between the Single-A [[Columbia Fireflies]] and the High-A [[Quad Cities River Bandits]], slashing .291/.380/.405 with 4 home runs, 50 RBI, and 35 stolen bases. The Royals added him to their 40-man roster after the 2021 season.<ref name="mlb.com">{{cite web| url = https://www.mlb.com/royals/news/mj-melendez-nick-pratto-added-to-royals-40-man-roster| title = MJ Melendez, Nick Pratto added to Royals' 40-man roster| website = [[MLB.com]]}}</ref>
García split the 2021 season between the Single-A [[Columbia Fireflies]] and the High-A [[Quad Cities River Bandits]], slashing .291/.380/.405 with 4 home runs, 50 RBI, and 35 stolen bases. The Royals added him to their 40-man roster after the 2021 season.<ref name="mlb.com">{{cite web| url = https://www.mlb.com/royals/news/mj-melendez-nick-pratto-added-to-royals-40-man-roster| title = MJ Melendez, Nick Pratto added to Royals' 40-man roster| website = [[MLB.com]]}}</ref>


[[File:Maikel Garcia (52266252296) (cropped).jpg|right|thumb|García with the [[Omaha Storm Chasers]] in 2022]]
García was assigned to the Double-A [[Northwest Arkansas Naturals]] to begin the 2022 season.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Royals’ Maikel Garcia: Optioned to Double-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/royals-maikel-garcia-optioned-to-double-a/amp/|access-date=February 19, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> On July 14, García was recalled and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. He made his MLB debut the next day against the [[Toronto Blue Jays]], striking out in his lone plate appearance. On July 17, he was optioned back to Double-A.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Royals’ Maikel Garcia: Heads back to Double-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/royals-maikel-garcia-heads-back-to-double-a/amp/|access-date=February 19, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> In an 11-5 loss against the [[New York Yankees]] on July 30, García collected his first three career hits, the first of which coming off of Yankees starter [[Gerrit Cole]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Royals’ Maikel Garcia: Collects first three MLB hits|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/royals-maikel-garcia-collects-first-three-mlb-hits/amp/|access-date=February 19, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref>
García was assigned to the Double-A [[Northwest Arkansas Naturals]] to begin the 2022 season.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Royals' Maikel Garcia: Optioned to Double-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/royals-maikel-garcia-optioned-to-double-a/amp/|access-date=February 19, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> On July 14, García was recalled and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. He made his MLB debut the next day against the [[Toronto Blue Jays]], striking out in his lone plate appearance. On July 17, he was optioned back to Double-A.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Royals' Maikel Garcia: Heads back to Double-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/royals-maikel-garcia-heads-back-to-double-a/amp/|access-date=February 19, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> In an 11-5 loss against the [[New York Yankees]] on July 30, García collected his first three career hits, the first of which coming off of Yankees starter [[Gerrit Cole]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Royals' Maikel Garcia: Collects first three MLB hits|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/royals-maikel-garcia-collects-first-three-mlb-hits/amp/|access-date=February 19, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref>


García was optioned to the Triple-A [[Omaha Storm Chasers]] to begin the 2023 season.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Royals’ Maikel Garcia: Heads to Triple-A Omaha|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/royals-maikel-garcia-heads-to-triple-a-omaha/amp/|access-date=March 22, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref>
García was optioned to the Triple-A [[Omaha Storm Chasers]] to begin the 2023 season.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Royals' Maikel Garcia: Heads to Triple-A Omaha|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/royals-maikel-garcia-heads-to-triple-a-omaha/amp/|access-date=March 22, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref>

On May 2, 2023, García was recalled to Kansas City following the placement of infielder [[Nicky Lopez]] on the 10-day injured list for [[appendicitis]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2, 2023 |title=Royals put Nicky Lopez on IL, call up prospect Maikel Garcia |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/37076626/royals-put-nicky-lopez-il-call-prospect-maikel-garcia |access-date=October 22, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> Although his return to Kansas City wasn't intended to continue through the rest of the season, he slashed .267/.314/.333 in 35 plate appearances between May 2 and 8. On May 8, outfielder [[Franmil Reyes]] was designated for assignment, freeing a spot on the major league roster for García to stay.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Newell |first=Jesse |title=Kansas City Royals add Philly pitcher in morning trade, designate Reyes for assignment |url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article275183401.html |website=The Kansas City Star}}</ref>

García finished the season with the Royals, where he went .272/.323/.358, with 126 hits, 4 home runs, 50 runs-batted-in, 38 walks, and 23 stolen bases.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Maikel Garcia Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/garcima01.shtml |access-date=October 22, 2023 |website=Baseball-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
García’s cousin is [[Alcides Escobar]], who played 13 years in MLB and currently plays for the [[Leones de Yucatán]] of the [[Mexican League]].<ref>https://royalsfarmreport.com/2022/06/30/six-under-the-radar-royals-prospects-part-1-maikel-garcia/</ref>
García’s cousins include [[Alcides Escobar]], who played 13 years in MLB and currently plays for the [[Leones de Yucatán]] of the [[Mexican League]],<ref>https://royalsfarmreport.com/2022/06/30/six-under-the-radar-royals-prospects-part-1-maikel-garcia/</ref> and [[Ronald Acuña Jr.|Ronald Acuña Jr]]. of [[Atlanta Braves|the Atlanta Braves]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=One magic town. 60 pro players. And they're all related to Ronald Acuña Jr. |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/ronald-acuna-jr-whole-family-plays-pro-baseball |access-date=May 20, 2024 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref>


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==References==
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Revision as of 05:41, 4 July 2024

Maikel García
García with the Kansas City Royals in 2024
Kansas City Royals – No. 11
Third baseman / Shortstop
Born: (2000-03-03) March 3, 2000 (age 24)
La Sabana, Venezuela
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 15, 2022, for the Kansas City Royals
MLB statistics
(through July 3, 2024)
Batting average.254
Home runs9
Runs batted in92
Stolen bases44
Teams

Maikel Jose García (born March 3, 2000) is a Venezuelan professional baseball shortstop and third baseman for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2022.

Career

García signed with the Kansas City Royals as an international free agent on July 27, 2016. He made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Royals, hitting .223/.277/.242 with no home runs, 7 RBI, and 9 stolen bases.

García split the 2018 season between the DSL Royals and the rookie-level Arizona League Royals, hitting a cumulative .222/.311/.260 with no home runs, 11 RBI, and 20 stolen bases in 52 contests. In 2019, he spent time with the Idaho Falls Chukars and Burlington Royals, both rookie-level teams, and batted .284/.349/.367 with one home run, 35 RBI, and 19 stolen bases in 57 games. García did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[1]

García split the 2021 season between the Single-A Columbia Fireflies and the High-A Quad Cities River Bandits, slashing .291/.380/.405 with 4 home runs, 50 RBI, and 35 stolen bases. The Royals added him to their 40-man roster after the 2021 season.[2]

García with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2022

García was assigned to the Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals to begin the 2022 season.[3] On July 14, García was recalled and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. He made his MLB debut the next day against the Toronto Blue Jays, striking out in his lone plate appearance. On July 17, he was optioned back to Double-A.[4] In an 11-5 loss against the New York Yankees on July 30, García collected his first three career hits, the first of which coming off of Yankees starter Gerrit Cole.[5]

García was optioned to the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers to begin the 2023 season.[6]

On May 2, 2023, García was recalled to Kansas City following the placement of infielder Nicky Lopez on the 10-day injured list for appendicitis.[7] Although his return to Kansas City wasn't intended to continue through the rest of the season, he slashed .267/.314/.333 in 35 plate appearances between May 2 and 8. On May 8, outfielder Franmil Reyes was designated for assignment, freeing a spot on the major league roster for García to stay.[8]

García finished the season with the Royals, where he went .272/.323/.358, with 126 hits, 4 home runs, 50 runs-batted-in, 38 walks, and 23 stolen bases.[9]

Personal life

García’s cousins include Alcides Escobar, who played 13 years in MLB and currently plays for the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League,[10] and Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves.[11]

References

  1. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
  2. ^ "MJ Melendez, Nick Pratto added to Royals' 40-man roster". MLB.com.
  3. ^ "Royals' Maikel Garcia: Optioned to Double-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  4. ^ "Royals' Maikel Garcia: Heads back to Double-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  5. ^ "Royals' Maikel Garcia: Collects first three MLB hits". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  6. ^ "Royals' Maikel Garcia: Heads to Triple-A Omaha". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  7. ^ "Royals put Nicky Lopez on IL, call up prospect Maikel Garcia". ESPN.com. May 2, 2023. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  8. ^ Newell, Jesse. "Kansas City Royals add Philly pitcher in morning trade, designate Reyes for assignment". The Kansas City Star.
  9. ^ "Maikel Garcia Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  10. ^ https://royalsfarmreport.com/2022/06/30/six-under-the-radar-royals-prospects-part-1-maikel-garcia/
  11. ^ "One magic town. 60 pro players. And they're all related to Ronald Acuña Jr". MLB.com. Retrieved May 20, 2024.

External links

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