Manny Garza brings proven catch-and-throw value with a track record as a high-IQ defensive anchor
Garza is a switch-hitting catcher whose biggest calling card is defense: at Rice he repeatedly controlled the running game, including 19 runners caught stealing in the AAC in 2024 and 56 career runners thrown out, while also earning Buster Posey Watch List recognition.[2] Offensively, he has shown he can be more than a glove-first backstop, posting a .291 average across 130 games at Rice and flashing a strong finish in 2024 with a .368 over his last 23 games after a rough stretch.[2] For a team, he fits as a tough, experienced catcher who can stabilize the pitching staff and punish mistakes when his bat is on.
