Redleg Nation · Sep 7, 2020
Reds shortstop Jose Garcia needs to both swing less and swing more
It hasn’t quite been two weeks since Jose Garcia was called up to join the Cincinnati Reds at the big league level after spending the earlier part of the year at Prasco Park as a part of their alternate site roster. Since he made his debut on August 27th, Garcia has played in nine games. Defensively he’s looked as good as expected. He’s shown off his arm strength, some range both at shortstop and in the shift while playing on the other side of the bag in shallow right field.
At the plate, though, it’s been a struggle for the young shortstop. Through 32 plate appearances Jose Garcia is hitting just .161/.188/.161. He’s drawn just one walk and he’s struck out 11 times.