MIAMI (June 14, 2020) – FIU's Jose Garcia signed a free agent deal with the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, becoming the second Panther to join the pro ranks this summer after Logan Allen was selected 56th overall by the Cleveland Indians in the 2020 MLB Draft last week. 

MLB's Draft usually consists of 40 rounds, however, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, this year's draft was shortened to five rounds.
 
Garcia opened the 2020 season by being named C-USA Hitter of the Week for the week of Feb. 17th. The hard-hitting righty went 7-for-12 with six RBIs, a pair of doubles and a home run against Fordham on opening weekend. When play was halted in mid-March, Garcia was hitting .311 with one home run and nine RBIs, while splitting his time at the DH position and playing first base/catcher. 

Garcia announced his presence with a bang in 2018, slugging an FIU freshman record 13 home runs on his way to being named a Freshman All-American and C-USA Freshman of the Year. Garcia finishes his FIU career with 25 dingers, tying him with current San Francisco Giant Aramis Garcia for 13th all-time, and a .278 batting average.   
 
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