The Texas Rangers are playing the Houston Astros in game 7 of the American League Championship Series and Adolis Garcia won ALCS MVP.
Adolis Garcia is in his fourth year with the Texas Rangers and the two-time all-star has blossomed into one of the MLB’s best sluggers over the past three seasons.Garica was selected as the ALCS MVP for his performance against the Astros. Garcia batted .357 with five home runs and 15 RBIs in the ALCS.1. Garcia is nicknamed El Bombi and has been since his youth. He received the nickname from a childhood friend.
2. Garcia set an American League Championship record on Monday during game 7 against the Houston Astros. Garcia set the MLB record for most RBIs in a League Championship Series surpassing the previous mark set by fellow Ranger, Nelson Cruz.also played in the Major Leagues with the Atlanta Braves from 2015-2017. Adonis’ best season came in 2016 when he batted .273 with 14 home runs and 65 RBIs.
4. Garcia is the godfather of Tampa Bay Rays all-star Randy Arozarena’s daughter. The two met in the minor leagues when they played in the St Louis Cardinals organization. 5. Garcia made MLB history on April 22 when he went 5-for-5 with three home runs and two doubles. Garcia ended the game with eight RBIs, five runs and 16 total bases becoming only the third player in MLB history to compile those numbers.Lawrence Dow is a digital sports reporter from Philadelphia. He graduated with a Master’s degree in journalism from USC. He’s passionate about movies and is always looking for a great book. He covers the Texas Rangers and other sports.
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