White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia
Avisail Garcia scores on an RBI double by Matt Davidson during the fifth inning of the White Sox home opener against the Detroit Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field Thursday April, 5 2018, in Chicago.
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Photos of White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia.
Avisail Garcia warms up on the field before playing the Tigers at the White Sox home opener at Guaranteed Rate Field Thursday April, 5 2018, in Chicago.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia hits in a batting cage on the field during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch Friday Feb. 16, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia hits in a batting cage on the field during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch Friday Feb. 16, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)White Sox right fielder Avisail Garcia greets fans waiting for an autograph session during SoxFest 2018 at the Hilton Chicago on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018.
(Lou Foglia / Chicago Tribune)White Sox right fielder Avisail Garcia signs the jersey of 9-year-old fan Daniel O’Boyle during SoxFest 2018 at the Hilton Chicago on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018.
(Lou Foglia / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia (26) scores as Indians catcher Yan Gomes waits for the ball in the fifth inning Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, in Cleveland.
(Tony Dejak / AP)Avisail Garcia, center, celebrates with teammates after his two-run home run against theRoyals during the first inning of a game on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017.
(Matt Marton / AP)Avisail Garcia gets doused with water by first baseman Jose Abreu as second baseman Yolmer Sanchez prepares to douse him again after defeating the Tigers 17-7 on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, in Detroit.
(Jose Juarez / AP)Avisail Garcia hits a three-run home run against the Tigers during the sixth inning at Comerica Park on Sept. 14, 2017, in Detroit.
(Duane Burleson / Getty Images)Avisail Garcia makes a catch on Nick Hundley during the first inning agains the Giants on Sept. 9, 2017, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
(David Banks / Getty Images)Avisail Garcia bats against the Indians during the first inning on Monday, Sept. 4, 2017.
(Kamil Krzaczynski / AP)Avisail Garcia stands on third base in the second inning of a game against the Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia celebrates after scoring the game-winning run on a single by Tim Anderson during the ninth inning against the Twins on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017.
(Charles Rex Arbogast / AP)White Sox right fielder Avisail Garcia singles against the Twins on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)White Sox right fielder Avisail Garcia catches a ball hit by Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield during the eighth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia watches his RBI single during the first inning against the Astros on Aug. 8, 2017.
(Charles Rex Arbogast / AP)Avisail Garcia closes in on a ball at Wrigley Field on July 25, 2017.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia smiles at batting practice on July 24, 2017 at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)The White Sox’s Avisail Garcia hits a two-run homer against the Mariners during the third inning on July 16, 2017, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
(David Banks / Getty Images)The White Sox’s Avisail Garcia of the American League swings at a pitch during the 88th MLB All-Star Game at Marlins Park on July 11, 2017, in Miami.
(Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images)Avisail Garcia makes a catch of a fly ball near the wall in the fifth inning of a game against the Athletics at Guaranteed Rate Field on Friday, June 23, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia celebrates the White Sox’s victory with teammates during a game against the Blue Jays on June 16, 2017, in Toronto.
(Tom Szczerbowski / Getty Images)Jose Abreu congratulates teammate Avisail Garcia on a two-run home run against the Twins during the third inning of the game on June 20, 2017, at Target Field in Minneapolis.
(Hannah Foslien / Getty Images)White Sox right fielder Avisail Garcia runs to first base as he singles in the second inning against the Orioles at Guaranteed Rate Field on Thursday, June 15, 2017.
(Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia reacts after he was hit by a pitch in the sixth inning of a game against the Orioles at Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday, June 13, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia reacts after being hit by a pitch in the sixth inning of a game against the Orioles at Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday, June 13, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia sprints down the line en route to a double in the fourth inning of a game against the Red Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday, May 30, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia has a laugh at first base after his single in the fifth inning of a game against the Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field on Friday, May 26, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)The White Sox’s Avisail Garcia is doused with water by teammates Omar Narvaez, left, and Yolmer Sanchez, right, after the White Sox beat the Mariners 16-1 on Saturday, May 20, 2017, in Seattle.
(Ted S. Warren / AP)The White Sox’s Avisail Garcia is greeted in the dugout after he hit a three-run home run in the first inning against the Mariners on Saturday, May 20, 2017, in Seattle.
(Ted S. Warren / AP)The White Sox’s Avisail Garcia rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning against the Mariners on Saturday, May 20, 2017, in Seattle.
(Ted S. Warren / AP)White Sox right fielder Avisail Garcia prepares before a game against the Twins at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on Tuesday, May 9, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)The White Sox’s Avisail Garcia walks into the dugout before playing the Orioles on Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Baltimore.
(Gail Burton / AP)White Sox right fielder Avisail Garcia catches a Tigers’ Ian Kinsler fly ball in the ninth inning in Detroit on Friday, April 28, 2017.
(Paul Sancya / AP)White Sox manager Rick Renteria talks with designated hitter Avisail Garcia before the first inning against the Royals at Guaranteed Rate Field on Wednesday, April 26, 2017.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia points while rounding the bases after hitting a three-run home run during the seventh inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on April 18, 2017.
(Seth Wenig / AP)Avisail Garcia catches a hit by the Yankees’ Matt Holliday in the fourth inning on April 18, 2017, at Yankee Stadium.
(Elsa / Getty Images)Avisail Garcia watches as his two-run home run against the Twins leaves the park in the 10th inning on Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Minneapolis. The White Sox won 3-1 in 10 innings.
(Bruce Kluckhohn / AP)Avisail Garcia is congratulated by Todd Frazier after hitting a two-run home run against the Twins in the sixth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on April 8, 2017.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia hits a two-run home run off the Twins’ Justin Haley during the sixth inning on April 8, 2017.
(Kamil Krzaczynski / AP)Avisail Garcia signs autographs prior to a spring training game on March 24, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz.
(Matt York / AP)Avisail Garcia walks through the dugout during a spring training game against the Cubs on Feb. 27, 2017.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia at spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 17, 2017.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia catches a fly ball hit by Rays batter Richie Shaffer in the sixth inning at U.S. Cellular Field on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia is greeted at home plate by Todd Frazier after hitting a two-run home run off Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer during the fifth inning in Cleveland on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016.
(Phil Long / AP)Avisail Garcia hits an RBI single in the eighth inning against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Sept. 18, 2016, in Kansas City, Mo.
(Ed Zurga / Getty Images)Avisail Garcia breaks his bat hitting in the second inning against the Indians at U.S. Cellular Field on Sept. 14, 2016, in Chicago.
(Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)Avisail Garcia sticks his tongue out at the Tigers bench as he scores on a base hit by Tyler Saladino during the third inning Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, at U.S. Cellular Field.
(Anthony Souffle / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia makes a sliding catch on a drive by Twins’ Max Kepler in the eighth inning Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in Minneapolis.
(Tom Olmscheid / AP)Avisail Garcia points to the crowd after his two-run home run against the Mariners during the fifth inning at U.S. Cellular Field on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia scores on the single by Tyler Saladino past Mariners catcher Chris Iannetta during the fourth inning at U.S. Cellular Field on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia reacts after hitting an RBI double in the fourth inning against the Orioles at U.S. Cellular Field on Friday, Aug. 5, 2016.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia celebrates his solo home run against the Tigers in the second inning Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016 in Detroit.
(Paul Sancya / AP)Robin Ventura, left, checks Avisail Garcia’s finger after a pitch hit the end of his bat during the seventh inning of the White Sox’s game against the Tigers on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016, in Detroit.
(Paul Sancya / AP)Aroldis Chapman, right, visits with Avisail Garcia during a workout before a game between the Cubs and White Sox on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, in Chicago.
(Charles Rex Arbogast / AP)Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera, left, and Avisail Garcia laugh during batting practice at U.S. Cellular Field on Thursday, July 21, 2016.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia in the dugout during the sixth inning of a game against the Twins at U.S. Cellular Field on Tuesday, June 28, 2016.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia smiles after scoring on an RBI double by Dioner Navarro against the Twins during the second inning at U.S. Cellular Field on Saturday, May 7, 2016.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia scores from second base on the RBI double by Dioner Navarro during the second inning against the Twins on Saturday, May 7, 2016.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia reacts to the home plate umpire after a called strike during a game on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, in Toronto.
(Nathan Denette / AP)Avisail Garcia warms up before taking on the Padres during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch on March 6, 2016.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia slides in safely at third base on a triple during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch on March 8, 2016.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia runs to first base during the first game of spring training at Camelback Ranch on March 3, 2016.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia warms up during the first full squad workout on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia stretches during the first full squad workout on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia smiles as he signs autographs for fans before the last game of the season.
(Jon Durr / Getty Images)Avisail Garcia gets tagged out by the Royals’ Eric Hosmer during the sixth inning.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia is caught in a rundown to end the third inning after driving in a run against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium.
(Jim McIsaac / Getty Images)White Sox right fielder Avisail Garcia misplays a double hit by the Tigers’ Nick Castellanos during the fourth inning.
(Carlos Osorio / AP)Twins catcher Kurt Suzuki tags out Avisail Garcia during the fourth inning.
(David Banks / Getty Images)Avisail Garcia crosses home plate to score against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
(Jamie Squire / Getty Images)Avisail Garcia singles against the Mariners.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia jokes around with players from the Mariners dugout before their game.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia flips his bat after driving in a run with a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning against the Mariners. The Sox wore uniforms in the style of the 1976 team for Throwback Thursday.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia is tagged out at second base by the Red Sox’s Xander Bogaerts after he tried to stretch his single into a double.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia climbs the fence as a home run hit by the Cubs’ Jorge Soler sails out at U.S. Cellular Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia reacts after being hit by a pitch thrown by the Cubs’ Jake Arrieta in the second inning.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)White Sox players surround Avisail Garcia after he hit the game-winning double to beat the Angels in 13 innings.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia is congratulated by Melky Cabrera after he hit the game-winning double to beat the Angels in 13 innings.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Avisail Garcia rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Rays.
(Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)White Sox right fielder Avisail Garcia makes a leaping catch of a long fly ball hit by the Yankees’ Didi Gregorius in the third inning.
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