Mets Sign 16-yr. old Prospect Catcher

Jose Garcia:


Mets announce signing of 16 yr old switch-hitting catcher Jose Garcia, ranked in top 10 Venezuelan prospects, acc to Baseball America.



7-2-11: - http://www.nyfuturestars.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=33973&sid=31529f89662bccd15eb42f127a379cd5&start=72  - JOSE GARCIA, C – VENEZUELA - B-T: B-R Ht.: 5-11 Wt.: 180 - After Jose Ruiz and Marck Malave, Garcia is expected to be the next in line among Venezuelan catchers. Garcia, who is from San Felipe, has skills on both sides of the ball with an athletic, lively frame. He's good mechanically behind the plate, with good hands and a solid arm that plays up because of his quick release. He gets high marks for the catching intangibles that scouts and managers like to see. His hands are also an asset in the batter's box. He has a level, line-drive swing and makes good contact. His power is below-average now. Some scouts think it will stay there, while others think he might have a tick more in him. He's a switch-hitter, but his right handed swing is more advanced. The Mets have been tied to Garcia.