LSU baseball transfer portal: Tigers add Big Ten reliever with strikeout stuff
The lefty made 22 appearances out of the bullpen in 2025. Through 28 innings pitched, he posted a 4.18 ERA and 38 strikeouts to 18 walks. Opposing hitters bat .165 against him.
Garcia made appearances in three of the Ducks' four postseason games, including an inning apiece in the Eugene Regional during the NCAA Tournament. He surrendered one run on two hits during those appearances. The southpaw allowed two or more runs just four times in 2025.
In Oregon's first Big Ten season, Garcia consistently earned high-leverage appearances and pitched well under pressure. He'll join the Tigers' bullpen, which will experience a shakeup as LSU's two starters, Kade Anderson and Anthony Eyanson, head to the MLB.
Garcia is the third pitcher brought in by head coach Jay Johnson following LSU's national championship win. He joins fellow lefties Danny Lachenmayer and Ryler Smart.
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