2025 Stats
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.353
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R
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Garcia finished third in the American League in steals last season with 37 in 39 attempts. However, he managed just a .231 average, seven homers and 58 RBI in 626 plate appearances. The Royals' Opening Day leadoff man, Garcia ended up making 101 starts in the leadoff spot, but he fell to the bottom third toward the end of the year and it will be tough to justify returning him to the top of the order if he doesn't improve significantly upon his .281 on-base percentage. Garcia makes consistent contact but is allergic to walks, and his offense graded out as 31 percent worse than league average by wRC+ last season. His contributions on the bases make him very much relevant in fantasy leagues with rotisserie scoring, but less so in points and OBP leagues. Entering his age-25 season, Garcia has eligibility at both second base and third base. Read Past Outlooks
Not in Wednesday's lineup
Garcia is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Milwaukee.
ANALYSIS
Garcia didn't start Opening Day but had been in the lineup for each of the last four games before beginning this one on the bench. Jonathan India is covering third base for the Royals against Freddy Peralta and the Brewers.
Garcia didn't start Opening Day but had been in the lineup for each of the last four games before beginning this one on the bench. Jonathan India is covering third base for the Royals against Freddy Peralta and the Brewers.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+11%
OPS vs LHP
2025
+24%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .707 | 277 | 4 | 31 | .266 | ||||
| Since 2023vs Right | .636 | 883 | 9 | 80 | .246 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | 1.500 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .500 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | 1.212 | 17 | 2 | 3 | .333 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .636 | 159 | 2 | 17 | .226 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .606 | 467 | 5 | 41 | .233 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .790 | 116 | 2 | 14 | .315 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .648 | 399 | 2 | 36 | .258 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+20%
OPS at Home
2025
+9%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2023Home | .710 | 592 | 7 | 66 | .273 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | .594 | 568 | 6 | 45 | .228 | ||||
| 2025Home | 1.200 | 10 | 1 | 1 | .400 | ||||
| 2025Away | 1.302 | 9 | 1 | 2 | .286 | ||||
| 2024Home | .645 | 316 | 5 | 33 | .236 | ||||
| 2024Away | .581 | 310 | 2 | 25 | .226 | ||||
| 2023Home | .768 | 266 | 1 | 32 | .313 | ||||
| 2023Away | .588 | 249 | 3 | 18 | .228 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Maikel Garcia compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.67BB Rate
10.5%K Rate
15.8%BABIP
.333ISO
.471AVG
.353OBP
.421SLG
.824OPS
1.245wOBA
.521Exit Velocity
90.9 mphHard Hit Rate
28.6%Barrels/PA
10.5%Expected BA
.286Expected SLG
.591Sprint Speed
26.9 ft/secGround Ball %
50.0%Line Drive %
7.1%Fly Ball %
42.9%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Despite a strong spring training, Garcia opened the season with Triple-A Omaha. After posting a weak .242/.348/.347 line with the Storm Chasers, Garcia was summoned to the majors where he stayed the rest of the season. His game is hitting the ball hard on the ground with an 87th percentile average exit velocity and 6.1 degree launch angle. He mustered a low 84 wRC+, but Garcia swiped 23 bases. There is always the chance Garcia learns to loft the ball more, but as is he offers a solid batting average floor, with some speed. He batted leadoff in 72 of 123 games but is better suited for a spot lower in the order. He's miscast at third base, but with Bobby Witt Jr. at shortstop, and no in-house challenger, Garcia is ticketed for another season at the hot corner. These aren't the ideal traits for a fantasy corner infielder, but Garcia can be useful in the right lineup construction, especially if he continues to hit at or near the top of the order.
More Fantasy News
Blasts second homer of season
Garcia went 1-for-3 with two walks, a solo home run and an additional RBI in Monday's 11-1 win over Milwaukee.
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Not in Thursday's lineup
Garcia is absent from the lineup for Thursday's opener against the Guardians.
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Getting time in CF this spring
Garcia will get time in center field this spring as the Royals want to add another option to their outfield mix, MLB.com reports. "The way our team's set up, [Bobby Witt is] playing short, if [Michael Massey is] playing second, the next best spot to get [Garcia] is in center field," said Royals general manager J.J. Picollo.
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Leading off in spring game Saturday
Garcia (elbow) is starting at third base and batting leadoff in Saturday's Cactus League contest against the Dodgers.
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Expected to be ready for spring
Garcia (elbow) is expected to be ready for the start of spring training, MLB.com reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Returning soon?
Garcia is a possible candidate for a September promotion to provide middle-infield depth.
ANALYSIS
Garcia made his big-league debut earlier this year and produced a .318/.348/.364 line across 23 plate appearances for the Royals in three separate stints with the team. Kansas City's current roster doesn't have much depth in the middle infield and Garcia could receive a callup when rosters expand Thursday. The 22-year-old has played shortstop for the vast majority of his time in the minors but also has experience at second base. He's shown some pop this season with six homers in 19 games for Triple-A Omaha.
Garcia made his big-league debut earlier this year and produced a .318/.348/.364 line across 23 plate appearances for the Royals in three separate stints with the team. Kansas City's current roster doesn't have much depth in the middle infield and Garcia could receive a callup when rosters expand Thursday. The 22-year-old has played shortstop for the vast majority of his time in the minors but also has experience at second base. He's shown some pop this season with six homers in 19 games for Triple-A Omaha.