MLB Scouting Card – Luis Manuel Garcia – Oct 30, 2025

MLB SCOUTING CARD – LUIS MANUEL GARCIA

Date: October 30, 2025 | Location: Valencia, Venezuela | Opponent: Tampa Bay Camp vs Magallanes (Pro Hitters A / AA / AAA) – Short Rest (2 Days)

Player Data

Name: Luis Manuel Garcia

Position: RHP

Age: 17

Height / Weight: 6’0″ / 176 lbs

Throws: Right

Fastball: 87–89 mph

Slider: 74–77 mph

Changeup: 82–83 mph

ArmCare Grip: ~63 lbs

ER:IR Ratio: 0.92

FB Spin: 2263–2341 rpm

SL Spin: 2169–2274 rpm

Executive Summary

Third camp outing, this time on 2-day rest. Luis maintained 87–89 mph with high spin, facing again a lineup of pro hitters. He showed durability, holding both velocity and spin despite the short recovery window. One walk, no hits allowed, and consistent swing-and-miss on slider and elevated fastball.

This appearance is a key data point for his ability to handle pro-style schedules and reinforces his projection as a durable, high-spin right-hander.

Pitch Quality Grades (20–80 MLB Scale)

Skill	Grade	Notes
Fastball Life	55	Short-rest, still 88–89 with carry
Slider	55	Plus look this day, swing-and-miss vs both sides
Changeup	45	Occasional weapon, especially early in count
Command	45	One walk, otherwise around the zone
Pitchability	55	Good use of sequences, trusts breaking ball in leverage
Projection	60	Maintains stuff on short rest; FB projects 91–92 mph

Outing Summary – 2.0 IP

IP	BF	H	BB	SO	Hard Contact	Weak Contact	Strike %
2.0	8	0	1	2	0	6	~65%

Hitter by Hitter Breakdown

Hitter 1 – LHH

Result: Walk

Summary: 86–88 mph fastballs, slider at 73; worked both sides of plate.

Hitter 2 – RHH

Result: Strikeout

Summary: FB 87 (swing-and-miss), then slider 73 for chase and 88 mph FB to finish.

Hitter 3 – RHH

Result: Flyout

Summary: Fell behind with a couple balls, then 87 mph FB for deep fly, defense converted.

Hitter 4 – RHH

Result: Walk

Summary: Competitive AB, several 87–88 heaters just off; shows he is not afraid to miss off edges.

Hitter 5 – LHH

Result: Groundout 4–3

Summary: 88–88–76 mix (FB/SL), finished with slider, hitter rolled over change of speed.

Hitter 6 – RHH

Result: Groundout 6–3

Summary: Slider to start, then 87–88 FB; weak contact on firm fastball.

Hitter 7 – LHH

Result: OUT 1-5

Summary: Elevated 89 mph strike, out 1-5 trying stealing.

Evaluator Summary

On short rest, Luis held velocity and spin vs pro hitters and showed no signs of fatigue or loss of command. Slider was particularly sharp, and the outing supports his profile as a durable, high-spin right-hander capable of handling professional workloads.