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High School: Letterwinner at El Capitan HS under Coach Steve Vickery… helped Vaqueros to two CIF championships… named First Team All-Grossmont League in 2005 and 2006 and was the league’s “Pitcher of the Year” in 2005… earned First Team All-East County recognition in 2005 and was second team in 2006.

Personal: Cristian Adriel Garcia was born on October 11, 1988, in San Diego, CA… son of Guillermo and Anna Garcia… brother, Nikolas, plays baseball at Loyola Marymount University… majoring in business management… cheers for the Indianapolis Colts… favorite athletes are Manny Ramirez and Edgerrin James… loves to eat Mexican food and Mexican seafood… listens to Bone Thugs ‘N Harmony and G-Unit… favorite TV shows are That ‘70s Show and Seinfeld… favorite movies are “Men of Honor” and “Shawshank Redemption”… hobbies include playing poker and hanging out with friends… most memorable sports moment was winning his league’s Pitcher of the Year award… biggest influence has been his older brother, who has always lent support… career goal is to be successful and happy with a family.