Wednesday, August 19, 2020

2020 Chachi Almost #11 Edgar Garcia


#41
Edgar Ernesto Garcia
Relief Pitcher

Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right  Height:  6'1"  Weight:  205
Opening Day Age:  23
Born:  October 4, 1996, Palenque, DR
How Obtained:  Signed as an amateur free agent, May 29, 2014
Departed:  Traded to the Tampa Bay Rays for a player to be named later, August 18, 2020
Major League Teams:  Philadelphia Phillies 2019
First Phillies Card:  N/A
First Phillies Minor League Card:  2016 Choice Lakewood BlueClaws #7
First Phillies Team Issued Card:  N/A

Newest Card Added:  2019 Choice Lehigh Valley IronPigs #9

Topps Flagship Set Appearances (0):  N/A

6 - Garcia baseball cards in my collection per The Phillies Room Checklist as of 8/18/20.

Complete Chachi Checklist
2016 Chachi BlueClaws Signing Autographs #2
2019 Chachi #40
2019 Chachi Photo Cards #41
2019 Chachi Friendly Encounters #20
2020 Chachi Almost #11

On Tuesday, the Phillies sent young relief pitcher Edgar Garcia to the Rays for a player to be named later.  Garcia had been designated for assignment on August 13th, when his 40-man roster spot was needed for Alec Bohm.

Despite appearing in 37 games last season for the Phillies, all in relief, Garcia has not yet appeared on a Phillies baseball card and with his departure it's now doubtful he ever will.

I'll remember him for signing autographs for us four years ago at a BlueClaws game, and for having to switch his number when Charlie Manuel rejoined the team in 2019 as an interim hitting coach.  Garcia surrendered his #41 to Manuel, switching to #66 for the rest of the season.  He had switched back to #41 for this year's spring training/Summer Camp.

Departed During the 2020 Season 
  • Nick Williams (of) - 8/15/20, Selected off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds. 
  • Edgar Garcia (rhp) - 8/18/20, Traded to the Tampa Bay Rays for a player to be named later.
2020 Virtual Phillies Wall / 2020 Season Summary Index 2020 Chachi Set Checklist

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