Frank Garces #60

Frank Yeury Garces…originally signed by Texas Rangers' scout Mike Daly.

2014

In his first season as a full-time reliever, spent much of the campaign with Double-A San Antonio before getting his first taste of the Major Leagues with 15 games for the Padres...Named a Texas League mid-season All-Star and MiLB.com Organizational All-Star, following the season...Had his contract selected from San Antonio on 8/19 and made his Major League debut that night in Los Angeles at Dodger Stadium with a perfect inning…recorded his first strikeout in Erisbel Arruebarrena, his first batter faced...Optioned back to San Antonio on 8/22…recalled a second and final time on 9/2...Finished the season among Texas League leaders in holds (14, 1st) and appearances (51, 2nd)…among Texas League relievers, his opponents average (.196) ranked second-best, as well as his SO/9.0 IP ratio (10.19).

2013

Spent the entire season with Single-A Lake Elsinore, going 7-9 with a 5.67 ERA (76 ER, 120.2 IP) and a career-high 126 strikeouts in 26 starts...Over six starts in May, went 2-2 with a 3.71 ERA (11 ER, 26.2 IP) and 31 strikeouts against eight walks.

2012

Played the entire season with Single-A Fort Wayne, going 9-6 with a 2.81 ERA (38 ER, 121.2 IP) and 112 strikeouts in 25 starts...Named a Midwest League mid-season All-Star and MiLB.com Organizational All-Star, following the season.

2011

Led the Dominican Summer League with 115 strikeouts in 71.2 innings pitched over 15 games, 10 starts…went 4-3 with a 2.51 ERA (20 ER, 71.2 IP) overall on the season...His 115 strikeouts were the most in one year in the DSL by any player over the last 15 seasons.

2010

Did not appear in a game after being released by the Rangers on 9/26/09.

2009

Made his professional debut with the Rangers Dominican Summer League team with eight games, one start.