• Full name Justin Charles Garza
  • Born 03/20/1994 in Glendora, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 170 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Cal State Fullerton
  • Debut 06/27/2021
  • Drafted in the 8th round (244th overall) by the Cleveland Guardians in 2015 (signed for $169,900).
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    Garza burst on the scene as a freshman, hitting 95-96 mph at times as the fire to Thomas Eshelman's ice in Cal State Fullerton's 50-win 2013 club. Listed at 5-foot-11, 170 pounds, Garza kept showing a quick arm last year despite missing time with a shoulder injury and finished strong, no-hitting Cal State Northridge and pitching well for USA Baseball's Collegiate National Team. At his best, Garza pitches off a 91-93 mph fastball that touches higher and has late life up in the zone. His upper 70s slider and tumbling changeup have both flashed above-average as well, but Garza wasn't at his best much of this spring. He wound up requiring Tommy John surgery in late May to repair a damaged elbow. He likely lacks the durability and size to start but his power repertoire could be a bullpen fit as a pro.

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Career Transactions

  • Worcester Red Sox activated RHP Justin Garza.
  • Boston Red Sox optioned RHP Justin Garza to Worcester Red Sox.
  • Boston Red Sox optioned RHP Justin Garza to Worcester Red Sox.
  • Boston Red Sox recalled RHP Justin Garza from Worcester Red Sox.
  • Boston Red Sox recalled RHP Justin Garza from Worcester Red Sox.
  • Worcester Red Sox activated RHP Justin Garza.
  • Boston Red Sox optioned RHP Justin Garza to Worcester Red Sox.
  • Boston Red Sox optioned RHP Justin Garza to Worcester Red Sox.
  • Boston Red Sox recalled RHP Justin Garza from Worcester Red Sox.
  • Boston Red Sox recalled RHP Justin Garza from Worcester Red Sox.
  • Boston Red Sox claimed RHP Justin Garza off waivers from Los Angeles Angels.
  • Boston Red Sox claimed RHP Justin Garza off waivers from Los Angeles Angels.
  • Worcester Red Sox activated RHP Justin Garza.
  • RHP Justin Garza assigned to Worcester Red Sox.
  • Los Angeles Angels designated RHP Justin Garza for assignment.
  • Los Angeles Angels optioned RHP Justin Garza to Salt Lake Bees.
  • Salt Lake Bees activated RHP Justin Garza.

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