Luisa Manuel Garcia
MLB SCOUTING CARD – LUIS MANUEL GARCIA
Name: Luis Manuel Garcia
Position: RHP
Age: 17
Height / Weight: 6’0″ / 176 lbs
Throws: Right
Fastball: 86–89 mph
Slider: 73–76 mph
Changeup: 81–83 mph
ArmCare Grip: 63 lbs
ER:IR Ratio: 0.81
Two inning outing versus professional hitters (A / AA / AAA level) at Tampa Bay camp. Luis showed pro-level composure, a consistent 86–89 mph fastball, and did not allow a hit. He generated weak contact, finished hitters with the fastball, and demonstrated advanced sequencing.
This appearance validates his ArmCare development, confirming that strength and recovery gains translate into real game performance.
| Skill | Grade | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fastball Life | 55 | Late life, plays well up in zone |
| Slider | 50 | Consistent early-count strike option |
| Changeup | 45 | Flashes depth, disrupts timing |
| Command | 45 | Misses down, competitive edges |
| Pitchability | 55 | Adjusts mid-AB, calm presence |
| Projection | 60 | 91–92 mph projected by early 2026 |
| IP | BF | H | BB | SO | Hard Contact | Weak Contact | Strike % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 68% |
Hitter 1 – RHH
Result: 6–3 groundout
Sequence: FB strike, CB ball, CB ball, FB ball, FB contact
Note: Weak contact, hitter late on FB.
Hitter 2 – RHH
Result: 6–3 groundout
Sequence: SL strike, SL strike, SL ball, FB foul, FB foul, FB contact
Note: Slider commanded well, rolled over FB.
Hitter 3 – RHH
Result: Strikeout
Sequence: FB ball, FB ball, SL strike, FB strike, FB strike, FB strike
Note: Adjusted mid-AB, finished with 3 FBs.
Hitter 4 – RHH
Result: 4–3 groundout
Sequence: One fastball
Note: Efficient, early count contact.
Hitter 5 – RHH
Result: Strikeout
Sequence: SL strike, FB strike, CH ball, FB strikeout
Note: Used all pitches strategically.
Hitter 6 – RHH
Result: F7 flyout
Sequence: FB strike, FB strike, FB ball, SL ball, SL ball, borderline FB ball, CH strike, FB contact
Note: Best sequencing of outing; all pitches in play.
Hitter 7 – LHH
Result: F3 flyout
Sequence: CH strike, FB ball, FB foul, SL foul, FB elevated
Note: Elevated FB worked well vs LHH.
Luis showed advanced pitchability, no hard contact allowed, and the ability to finish hitters with FB life. The outing confirms his readiness for professional development and aligns with ArmCare metrics projecting a future 91–92 mph arm by February 2026.
