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José García

b. 1985

Dominican Republic baseball player

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About José García

Born 1985. José García is a Dominican baseball player.

José Luis García (born January 7, 1985) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins in 2006.

Career García spent part of two seasons in minor league baseball for the Florida Marlins. On November 18, 2005, the Florida Marlins added García to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. García making his major league debut on September 11. In six different minor league levels, he posted a 16–15 record with 248 strikeouts and a 3.37 ERA in 40 starts. He made five appearances for Florida, giving up six runs with eight strikeouts and a 4.91 ERA in 11 innings of relief work.

García also represented the Marlins in the 2006 All-Star Futures Game at PNC Park.

García was sidelined for the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. He was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics on October 11, 2007. On December 5, 2007, García was designated for assignment. García became a free agent at the end of the season, after playing in only 11 games in 2008.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is José García?

Dominican Republic baseball player

When was José García born?

José García was born on 7 January 1985 in Dajabón.

What is José García's occupation?

José García is a baseball player.

What nationality is José García?

José García is Dominican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José García

· Wikidata: Q6292317

· DBpedia: José García (pitcher, born 1985)

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