Adolis Garcia

Cuban-born outfielder who won the 2023 World Series with the Texas Rangers and set a postseason RBI record.

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.

Quick Facts

Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Number: 53
Position: Outfielder
Born: 2 March 1993
Birthplace: Ciego de Ávila, Cuba
Bats: Right
Debut league: NPB
Debut date: June 16

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 signed with the Yomiuri Giants in 2016, defected from Cuba, and signed with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2017. After being designated for assignment, he was traded to the Texas Rangers in December 2019. García was an MLB All-Star in 2021 and 2023. He won the 2023 World Series with the Rangers, earning ALCS MVP and setting the single post-season record with 22 RBI. He also won a Gold Glove Award in 2023.

Reader's Guide

García's career includes stints in Cuba, Japan, and MLB. He debuted with the Cardinals in 2018, then became a key player for the Rangers from 2020 onward. His 2023 postseason performance was historic, including a walk-off home run in World Series Game 1. He signed a two-year, $14 million contract with the Rangers in February 2024 to avoid arbitration.