Aramis Garcia Bio
Aramis Michael Garcia (born January 12, 1993) is an American professional baseball catcher who is currently in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants, Oakland Athletics, Cincinnati Reds, and Philadelphia Phillies since making his big-league debut in 2018. A former second-round draft pick, Garcia has spent parts of his career as a depth option behind the plate, contributing at the major league level while spending extensive time in the minor leagues.
Known for his right-handed power bat during his developmental years, Garcia reached the majors as a prospect whose offensive profile outpaced his defensive consistency. Over the years, he has cycled through several organizations, signing minor league contracts and earning brief call-ups whenever teams needed catching depth.
Early Life and Background
Aramis Michael Garcia was born on January 12, 1993, in Pembroke Pines, Florida. He grew up in the same South Florida community where he would later attend high school, surrounded by a region known for producing professional baseball talent. From an early age, Garcia gravitated toward the sport, eventually focusing on the physically demanding role of catcher.
Garcia attended Pembroke Pines Charter High School, where he developed into a notable catching prospect. His performance in the high school ranks drew attention from professional scouts, leading to his selection by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 20th round of the 2011 MLB draft. Though he did not sign with St. Louis, the experience validated his path toward a professional career.
Path to Baseball
Instead of turning professional out of high school, Garcia enrolled at Florida International University (FIU), where he played college baseball for the FIU Panthers. During his time at FIU, he sharpened his skills as a catcher and added strength to his frame, emerging as one of the top hitting catchers in college baseball.
Garcia also played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League in 2012 and 2013, gaining exposure against high-level amateur competition. In 2014, his final collegiate season, he batted .368/.442/.626 and was named the Conference USA Baseball Player of the Year. He was also recognized as a semifinalist for the Johnny Bench Award, given to the nation’s top collegiate catcher.
Aramis Garcia Career
Early Career (2014–2017)
The San Francisco Giants selected Garcia in the second round, with the 52nd overall pick, of the 2014 MLB draft and signed him to a contract that included a $1.1 million signing bonus. In his first professional season, he split time between the rookie-level Arizona League Giants and the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, posting a combined .225 batting average with two home runs and 15 RBIs.
He began the 2015 season with the Augusta GreenJackets of the Single-A South Atlantic League, where he earned midseason All-Star honors before receiving a promotion to the San Jose Giants of the High-A California League. In 103 total games that year, Garcia batted .264/.342/.431 with 15 home runs and 66 RBIs. After missing two months of the 2016 season due to multiple facial fractures, he returned to play for San Jose. In 2017, he played for both San Jose and the Double-A Richmond Flying Squirrels, posting a combined .274 batting average with 17 home runs and 73 RBIs. The Giants added him to their 40-man roster after the 2017 season.
San Francisco Giants Era (2018–2020)
Garcia opened 2018 with Richmond and was promoted to the Sacramento River Cats of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League. With starter Buster Posey undergoing season-ending surgery, the Giants promoted Garcia to the major leagues on August 26, 2018. He made his MLB debut on August 31 and hit a home run in his first game, marking a memorable arrival in the big leagues.
During the 2019 season, Garcia split time between Triple-A Sacramento and the Giants, batting .271/.343/.488 with 16 home runs and 55 RBI in 332 at-bats in the minors, while hitting .143/.217/.310 with two home runs and five RBI in 18 major league games. He did not appear in a game in 2020 after the minor league season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and on November 20, 2020, he was designated for assignment.
Oakland Athletics Era (2021)
On November 25, 2020, the Texas Rangers claimed Garcia off waivers. He was then traded to the Oakland Athletics on February 6, 2021, as part of the deal that sent Khris Davis, Jonah Heim, and Dane Acker to Texas. Garcia hit .205/.239/.318 in 32 games for the Athletics before being designated for assignment on September 20, 2021, and released two days later.
Cincinnati Reds Era (2022)
Garcia signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds on November 29, 2021, and made the 2022 opening day roster. He appeared in 47 games for Cincinnati, slashing .213/.248/.259 with one home run and four RBI, though his season was interrupted by a stint on the injured list for an elbow injury and a broken left middle finger. He was activated in October, played the final two games, and was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles on October 14, 2022. After being removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple-A Norfolk, Garcia elected free agency on November 1.
Philadelphia Phillies Era (2023–2024)
Garcia signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies organization on February 16, 2023, and split the year between High-A Jersey Shore and Triple-A Lehigh Valley, slashing .243/.284/.505 with 14 home runs and 46 RBI across 56 games. He spent most of 2024 with Lehigh Valley before the Phillies selected his contract on September 7, 2024. In three games for Philadelphia, he went 0-for-7 with three strikeouts before being designated for assignment on September 15. He cleared waivers, was outrighted to Lehigh Valley, and elected free agency on October 15, 2024.
Arizona Diamondbacks Era (2024–Present)
On November 15, 2024, Garcia signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. In 33 appearances for the Triple-A Reno Aces, he batted .275/.420/.587 with 10 home runs and 20 RBI. On June 7, 2025, the Diamondbacks selected his contract and added him to their active roster; he appeared as a defensive substitution that night and was designated for assignment the following day. After clearing waivers and being sent outright to Reno on June 10, he was added back to the active roster on June 19, only to be designated for assignment a second time on June 23. Garcia re-signed with the Diamondbacks on a minor league deal on November 8, 2025, that included an invitation to spring training.
Notable Events and Milestones
Garcia’s most memorable moment came on August 31, 2018, when he hit a home run in his major league debut for the San Francisco Giants. That debut round-tripper turned an ordinary call-up into a storybook beginning. He was also a Conference USA Baseball Player of the Year and Johnny Bench Award semifinalist during his 2014 season at FIU, and a Cape Cod League participant with the Cotuit Kettleers in 2012 and 2013.
Aramis Garcia Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Detailed information about Garcia’s parents and extended family is not publicly documented in verified sources.
Personal Life
Garcia was born and raised in Pembroke Pines, Florida, where he attended Pembroke Pines Charter High School. Public details about his marital status, spouse, and children are not widely reported.
2025 Season Performance
Garcia began 2025 in the Arizona Diamondbacks system under a minor league contract signed in November 2024, and he opened the year with the Triple-A Reno Aces. He produced one of his strongest offensive stretches in years, batting .275/.420/.587 with 10 home runs and 20 RBI across 33 games, drawing attention from the major league club.
On June 7, 2025, the Diamondbacks selected his contract to bolster their catching depth. Garcia appeared as a defensive substitution that night but was designated for assignment the following day, cleared waivers, and was outrighted back to Reno. He returned to the active roster on June 19, made another brief appearance, and was again designated for assignment on June 23 before being outrighted to Reno once more on June 27. He re-signed a minor league deal with the Diamondbacks on November 8, 2025, with an invitation to spring training, keeping him in the organization heading into 2026.