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2020 Fall Northeast Showcase
James Garcia is a 2023 SS/RHP, C, 3B, IF, OF, UT with a 5-9 144 lb. frame from New York, NY who attends University Heights Secondary. Younger, athletic frame with square shoulders and a lean, projectable build with room to fill throughout. Primary middle infielder, hands play well out front at the ball, shows actions with quickness, occasionally gets too quick, smooth and fluid transfer, carry on throws across. Also pitched, quick arm action through the back and shows a quick paced, rhythmic delivery; tunnels well and works to a three-quarters release point with looseness and a feel for three pitches. Fastball topped out at 82 mph, heavy running life picks up ground ball contact. Mixes looks and angles, fills the strike zone with comfort too, slider up to 73 mph. Righthanded hitter, begins with an even stance and a high hand set and back elbow at the plate; utilizes a leg lift trigger for timing at the plate. Looseness to hands, occasionally mistimed but shows ability to impact to pull side when in sync. Generates lift in swing path, fluidity through the zone and projects well moving forward, shows best carry to pull side.