Avisail Garcia is a professional baseball player who has played for several teams in the Major League Baseball (MLB) over the course of his career. He was born on June 12, 1991, in Anzoategui, Venezuela, and began his professional career in 2007 when he signed with the Detroit Tigers as an international free agent.
Garcia made his MLB debut with the Tigers in 2012 and played with the team until 2013. During his time with the Tigers, he showed promise as a young player with a strong arm and good hitting ability. However, he struggled with consistency and was eventually traded to the Chicago White Sox in 2013.
With the White Sox, Garcia continued to develop as a player and became a regular starter in the outfield. He had a breakout season in 2017, hitting .330 with 18 home runs and 80 RBIs. This performance earned him his first All-Star selection and helped the White Sox finish with a record of 67-95.
After the 2017 season, Garcia became a free agent and signed with the Tampa Bay Rays. He played with the Rays for one season before being traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in 2019. With the Brewers, Garcia struggled to find his form and was eventually released in 2020.
Garcia then signed with the Detroit Tigers, returning to the team where he began his career. He had a solid season in 2020, hitting .276 with 8 home runs and 23 RBIs in 51 games. However, he struggled in 2021 and was eventually traded to the Houston Astros in July.
Overall, Garcia has had a solid career in the MLB, with a career batting average of .262, 96 home runs, and 406 RBIs. He has shown flashes of brilliance at times but has also struggled with consistency. Despite this, he has been a valuable player for several teams and has earned the respect of his peers and fans.
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