Jorge García (baseball)
| Jorge García | |
|---|---|
| Caliente de Durango | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 10, 2002 San Miguelito, Panama | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Jorge Manuel García (born May 10, 2002) is a Panamanian professional baseball pitcher for the Caliente de Durango of the Mexican Baseball League.
Early life
García was born in San Miguelito, Panama.[1]
Professional career
San Francisco Giants
García signed as an international free agent with the San Francisco Giants on July 12, 2018. He was assigned to the Dominican Summer League for his professional debut in 2019. For the 2021 season, García was promoted to the A-level San Jose Giants. His contract was not renewed after the 2023 season.[2]
Panamá Metro
In 2025, García played for Panamá Metro of the Campeonato Nacional de Béisbol Mayor. In 17 games, he pitched 41 innnings with a 4-0 record with a 0.27 ERA and 37 strikeouts. He was named the pitcher of the year after the season.[3]
Caliente de Durango
On June 3, 2025, García signed with the Caliente de Durango of the Mexican Baseball League. Garcia made 10 starts in 2025, with a 3-4 record and a 5.70 ERA.[4]
International career
García was named to the Panama national baseball team for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.[5]
References
- ↑ "Jorge García firma con Caliente de Durango para jugar en la pelota mexicana". RPC. June 3, 2025. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- ↑ Hernandez, Ricardo (June 3, 2025). "Caliente de Durango anuncia el fichaje de una joven promesa del bullpen, ¿Quién es?". El Siglo de Durango. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Béisbol Mayor 2025: Jorge García de Panamá Metro es elegido el Mejor Lanzador del Año". RPC. May 8, 2025. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- ↑ Del Valle, Luis (June 3, 2025). "¡Fuego al bullpen! Panameño Jorge García ficha con Caliente de Durango". MiDiario. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- ↑ Schuster, Blake (March 6, 2026). "Panama 2026 World Baseball Classic roster, schedule and pool". USA Today. Retrieved July 1, 2026.