20. Saul Garcia
2025 - A+ Brooklyn: 30-apps, 4-2, 1.85, 1.26, 6-SV, 34-IP,
22-BB, 59-K
AA Binghamton: 8-apps, 1-0, 1.32, 1.02, 0-SV,
13.2-IP, 6-BB, 17-K
GROK -
Saul
García is a right-handed
relief pitcher in the New York Mets minor league system.
Born on June 11, 2003, in Naguanagua,
Venezuela, he stands at 6’0” and weighs 180 lbs. He will play 2026 as a 23/year
old
García signed with the Mets as an
international free agent around his 18th birthday and has since emerged as a
promising prospect, ranking No. 29 on MLB Pipeline’s Mets Top 30 Prospects list
in the 2024-2025 offseason
García is
considered a late bloomer who has shown significant growth since signing with
the Mets. In 2024, he pitched at High-A Brooklyn, where he demonstrated
potential as a multi-inning reliever, though the Mets have plans to potentially
stretch him out as a starter. His development has focused heavily on improving
his command, as strike-throwing is a key area for growth at the lower levels.
Mets director of player development Andrew Christie has highlighted García’s
work ethic and potential, noting his connection to the Flores family and their
shared dedication to the game.
In 2024,
García’s performance included a 3.86 ERA over an unspecified number of innings,
with a focus on refining his pitch arsenal and control. While his ultimate role
may be in the bullpen due to his current skill set, the Mets are keeping him in
a starter’s role for now to maximize his development.
Pitch
Repertoire
García’s
pitching arsenal consists of three primary pitches, with his fastball and
slider being his standout offerings:
Fastball:
Described as a “real interesting” pitch, García’s fastball sits in the
mid-to-high 90s and is noted for its ability to “get above barrels very well,”
indicating good life and deception. This pitch is considered Major League
average or better when he’s at his best, making it a key weapon in his arsenal.
Slider: His
slider, thrown in the low-80s, features a sweeping break and is also rated as a
Major League average pitch. It complements his fastball well, generating swings
and misses when executed properly. The slider’s movement and velocity make it a
strong secondary pitch.
Changeup:
García’s changeup is less developed compared to his fastball and slider. It’s
described as a work in progress, but he’s been working to refine it, adding
depth to his repertoire as he develops.
Outlook García’s current profile suggests a future
as a high-leverage reliever, though the Mets are still exploring his potential
as a starter. His ability to throw strikes consistently will be critical to his
progression, as command issues are a common challenge for young pitchers. His
fastball-slider combination gives him a solid foundation.
As of 2025,
he’s likely to continue climbing the Mets’ minor league ladder, potentially
reaching Triple-A Syracuse if he maintains his trajectory.
MACK – I’m a
big fan of the reliever no one writes about. I expect Saul to be done with his
minor league career by the end of next season and be ready to join the Mets pen
come opening day 2027.
11-6-2025
Tom
Brennan/MM
19. RHP Saul Garcia
Saul here was
a hard throwing wild man pre-2025. Would
he harness it in 2025? YES!
Still on the
wild side, but improving, righty Saul Garcia was 5-2 in AA and High A, with a
1.70 ERA and a .173 BAA. He walked 28,
but fanned 76 in 48 innings, and 6 of 7 in saves.
The 22 year
old 6’0, 180 Garcia from Venezuela has fanned 325 in 236 career innings. The Mets always need pen arms, and he should
debut with the Mets some time in 2026, one would think.
11-16-25 – John From Albany/MM
RHP Saul Garcia went 5-2 with a 1.70 ERA for Brooklyn
and Binghamton in 2025, He had 76 Ks in
47.2 innings. In September, Baseball
America had him on their list of 10 best performing fastballs in 2025. They
noted: "Pitching from a lower release height, Garcia sits 94-96 mph with
more than 2500 rpm of spin on average."
If he doesn't get added to the 40-Man or the Syracuse Roster to keep him
out of the minor league portion, there is a good chance he will be selected.
12-2-2025
Steve
Sica/MM
RHP Saul García:
When looking
at the entire Met system in 2025, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better season
than the one that Saul García put together. Across High-A and Double-A, García
made 38 appearances, pitched in 47 innings, and had an ERA of just 1.70. He
faced a total of 202 batters and allowed a home run to just three of them. His
1.32 ERA for Binghamton helped the team win its first Eastern League title in
over a decade.
This season
was a revelation for García, who, up until 2025, had struggled in the Minors
since joining the Mets system in 2021. However, this year, the Mets opted to
use him as a reliever instead of a starter, and the experiment couldn’t have
gone better. The Mets left him unprotected in next week’s draft, and now will
have to wait and see if García’s turnaround continues in their organization, or
if they will have to watch his next chapter on another franchise.
12-2-2025
Ernest
Dove @ernestdove
My ongoing
concern is losing RP Saul Garcia. I continue
to see him as a Dedniel Nunez/Jerrys Familia type pen arm at his best. Command
is the obvious concern.
1-17-2026
MACK/MM
Saul
Garcia – a recent
addition to the 40, I expect Garcia to mirror Lambert and be a mainstay at
Syracuse in 2026, the difference being they should not give him a promotion at any time
in 2026 to Queens. 2027 is the year of Garcia.
