Adolis Garcia
Cuban-born outfielder known as 'El Bombi', two-time All-Star, 2023 World Series champion and ALCS MVP.
José Adolis García Arrieta, nicknamed "El Bombi", (born March 2, 1993) is a Cuban-born professional baseball outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers, in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yomiuri Giants, and in the Cuban National Series for Tigres de Ciego de Ávila. García was an MLB All-Star in 2021 and 2023. García won the 2023 World Series with the Rangers, winning ALCS MVP and setting the single post-season record by recording 22 RBI throughout their championship run.
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Lore & Background
García played for Tigres de Ciego de Ávila of the Cuban National Series from 2011 into 2016, winning MVP for the 2015–16 season. He defected from Cuba in 2016, signed with the St. Louis Cardinals in February 2017, and made his MLB debut with them in 2018. After being designated for assignment, he was traded to the Texas Rangers in December 2019. He became a key player for the Rangers, earning All-Star selections in 2021 and 2023, and winning the ALCS MVP and a Gold Glove Award in 2023. He signed with the Philadelphia Phillies in December 2025.
In Their Own Story
The lights of Globe Life Field hummed low over the mound. Garcia stepped into the batter's box, gripping the wood tight. The crowd fell silent, sensing the weight of the moment. He watched the pitch rise, his eyes locked on the seam. With a sharp crack that echoed through the stadium, he launched the ball toward right-center field. As the leather soared over the fence, the roar of the faithful erupted, sealing another chapter in the legend.
Reader's Guide
García is known for his power hitting and strong outfield arm. He set a single post-season record with 22 RBI during the Rangers' 2023 World Series run. He has been an All-Star twice and won a Gold Glove in 2023. His nickname is "El Bombi".
Did You Know?
- García's nickname is "El Bombi", not "The Shark".
- He set a single post-season record with 22 RBI in 2023.
- He won ALCS MVP in 2023.
- His older brother, Adonis García, is a former professional baseball player.
- He is the godfather of Randy Arozarena's daughter.
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