Started all 40 of the games he appeared in last season as a freshman…Finished third on the team with a .345 batting average (49-for-142)…Hit nine doubles and two triples with 17 RBI and 35 runs scored…Stole seven bases on nine attempts.

Graduated from Loara High School in 2009…Was a three-year letter-winner in baseball.

Born on February 14, 1991…Parents: Jose and Martina Garcia…Has one brother, Francisco…Academic major: human services.