Getting To Know The Redbirds: Greg Garcia

Full Name: Greg Joseph Garcia

School: University of Hawaii 

Age: 24

Born: August 8, 1989 in El Cajon, California

Acquired: Selected by St. Louis in the 7th round of the June, 2010 First-Year Player Draft

Resides: San Diego, California

Hometown: San Diego, California

Favorite TV Shows: Family Guy

Favorite Movies: Step Brothers

Last Movie I Saw At The Theater: Lone Survivor 

Favorite Actor: Will Ferrell

Greg with older brother Drew in Colorado Springs.

Favorite Food: Mexican

Favorite Restaurant: Hilberto's in El Cajon, California

Best Advice I've Ever Received: Family comes first

Favorite Cartoon As A Kid: Recess

Favorite MLB Team: St. Louis Cardinals

Last Book I Read: Hunger Games

Favorite Baseball City To Travel To: Tacoma, Washington

Most Memorable Baseball Moment: Winning the 2012 Texas League Championship with the Double-A Springfield Cardinals

My Welcome To Professional Baseball Moment Was: My professional opening night with Johnson City in 2010

My First Car Was: 1997 Ford Ranger

I Current Drive: 2011 GMC Terrain

Pet Peeves: Rubbing a balloon

Favorite Video Game: Madden NFL  

Favorite Childhood Video Game: Mario Kart

Word/Phrase I Use Too Often: Bro

Advice For Kids Who Want To Play Professional Ball: Work as hard as you can and always keep your dreams in sight 

If I Could Face Any Pitcher, It Would Be: Nolan Ryan

Favorite Place To Visit In Memphis: Blue Plate Cafe

Favorite Current Athlete in Another Sport: San Diego Chargers Safety Eric Weddle

I'm Afraid Of: Spiders

Biggest Influence on My Batting Stance: My Dad

On An Off Day, I: Relax

MLB Player I Model My Game After: Derek Jeter

My First Job &  How Much I Was Paid: Valet parking - $10/hour

Favorite Baseball Player Growing Up: Ken Griffey Jr. 

My Dream Date: Jessica Alba

Best Part About Being A Ballplayer: Playing a game

Worst Part About Being A Ballplayer: Difficult travel 

Plans After Baseball: Real Estate 

Off-Season Activities To Relax: Fishing and golf

The Most Famous Person In My Cell Phone Is: Kolten Wong

Superstitions and Pregame Rituals: Unique handshakes with every teammate