2024 Chachi #63 Aramis Garcia

#41 / Aramis Michael Garcia / Catcher

Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right  Height:  6'2"  Weight:  228
Opening Day Age:  31

Born:  January 12, 1993, Hialeah, FL
Acquired:  Signed as a free agent with the Phillies, February 16, 2023

Major League Teams:  San Francisco Giants 2018-19; Oakland Athletics 2021; Cincinnati Reds 2022; Philadelphia Phillies 2024

2024 Choice Lehigh Valley
IronPigs #4

With catcher J.T. Realmuto banged up and third string catcher Rafael Marchan also battling injuries, Aramis Garcia got the call to the Phillies on September 7th.  The veteran catcher would appear in three games, making two starts behind the plate on September 8th and 11th.  In his short time with the Phillies, he went hitless in seven at-bats, with three strikeouts.  Garcia became a minor league free agent following the season, and signed with the Diamondbacks on November 19th.

Other Notable Baseball Cards
First Mainstream Card:  2014 Bowman Draft #DP50
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (1):  2019
Favorite/Only 2024 Card:  2024 Choice Lehigh Valley IronPigs #4
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  2 as of 12/24/24, 1 added in 2024

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Spring Training Game 13 - Win Eludes Phils Again

2023 Choice Lehigh Valley
IronPigs #12

Rays 3, Phillies 2
Spring Training Game 13 - Thursday Afternoon, March 7th in Port Charlotte
Record - 4-6-3

One Sentence Summary:  Aaron Nola suffered a rough outing and the Phillies offense was again quiet, losing for the third time this week by a score of 3-2.

What It Means:  The Phillies are 0 for the week so far, having last won a game on Saturday afternoon.

What Happened:  Nola pitched into the fourth, striking out five, but departing with his team trailing, 3-2.  That would be the final score as the remaining six innings were a showcase for both team's bullpens.  Of the six relievers used by the Phillies, only Yunior Marte could earn a spot on the opening day roster, and he threw a scoreless fifth inning.  Edmundo Sosa had a pair of hits, including a double, and Aramis Garcia accounted for all the scoring with a two-run single in the third.

Featured Card:  Catcher Garcia is batting an even .500 (9 for 18) for the spring.  I only have one card of his in my Phillies collection so far, from last year's IronPigs team set.

Camp Head Count:  62

Spring Training 2024: Phillies Announce 15 Non-Roster Invitees

2023 Topps Pro Debut #PD-86

2023 Choice Reading Fightin Phils #17

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2023 Choice Lehigh Valley IronPigs #12

In a sure sign we're getting closer to baseball again, the Phillies today announced their first 15 non-roster invitees to spring training, which will officially open next month in Clearwater, Florida.  I say "first" as the team has typically added on invitees as the reporting date approaches.  The list below summarizes the Phillies players who will likely be sporting numbers in the 70s and 80s and takes a look at their most recently released mainstream baseball cards, if any.  Only four of the players below are new to the Phillies organization for 2024.

Player (position) - 2023 Organization - Last Major Baseball Card

1.  Mick Abel (rhp) - Phillies - 2023 Topps Pro Debut #PD-86

2.  Ryan Burr (rhp) - Rays - 2019 Topps Total (White Sox)

3.  Griff McGarry (rhp) - Phillies - 2023 Bowman Chrome Prospect Autographs #CPA-GM

4.  Tyler McKay (rhp) - Phillies - N/A

5.  Tyler Phillips (rhp) - Phillies - 2019 Bowman Chrome Prospect Autographs #CPA-TP

6.  Jose Ruiz (rhp) - White Sox / Diamondbacks - 2020 Topps Total #720 (White Sox)

7.  Nick Snyder (rhp) - Rangers - N/A

8.  Aramis Garcia (c) - Phillies - 2020 Topps Total #477 (Giants)

9.  Cody Roberts (c) - Phillies - N/A

10.  William Simoneit (c) - Athletics - N/A

11.  Scott Kingery (inf) - Phillies - 2022 Topps Opening Day Luck of the Irish #LI-3

12.  Nick Podkul (inf) - Phillies - N/A

13.  Carlos De La Cruz (of) - Phillies - 2023 Bowman Chrome Prospect Autographs #CPA-CDC

14.  Matt Kroon (of) - Phillies - N/A

15.  Cal Stevenson (of) - Athletics / Giants / Phillies - 2023 Topps Heritage #508

2023 Choice Reading Fightin Phils #20

2023 Choice Lehigh Valley IronPigs #4

2023 Choice Reading Fightin Phils #24

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2023 Choice Reading Fightin Phils #29