Red Sox Prospect Jhostynxon Garcia Shines Bright in Portland After Red-Hot Week at Double-A

Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia is officially on the radar and he’s making it impossible to look away. After a scorching week with Double-A Portland, the 22-year-old was recognized by MLB Pipeline on Monday as a member of its Prospect Team of the Week for April 14–20.

Red-Hot in Hartford

Garcia, the No. 6 prospect in Boston’s farm system per MLB Pipeline, played five of six games against the Hartford Yard Goats this past week and absolutely raked. The right-handed slugger went 9-for-19 (.474) with two doubles, a home run, five RBIs, five runs scored, and even added a stolen base. He showed great plate discipline as well, drawing three walks and striking out only twice.

Hitting out of the three-hole in each game, Garcia was a consistent presence at the top of Portland’s lineup. He drove in two runs with a double on Tuesday, delivered a three-hit, two-RBI performance Wednesday, followed with two more hits Thursday, and capped the series with his first home run of the season in Sunday’s finale.

Early-Season Numbers Turning Heads

Garcia’s 2025 start is not just good — it’s elite. Through his first 11 games, the Venezuelan outfielder owns a .308/.429/.462 slash line, with three doubles, one homer, six RBIs, and two stolen bases over 49 plate appearances.

Among all qualified hitters in the Eastern League, Garcia ranks:

• 8th in on-base percentage (.429)

• 9th in batting average and walk rate (18.4%)

• 10th in wOBA (.412)

• 12th in OPS (.890) and wRC+ (156)

• 15th in line-drive rate (28.6%)

• 20th in slugging percentage (.462)

What stands out even more? His advanced approach at the plate. Garcia is making pitchers work, with a 10.1% swinging-strike rate and a manageable 22.4% strikeout rate — strong indicators of a hitter who’s learning to dominate Double-A arms.

Glove Work and Versatility in the Outfield

Defensively, Garcia has been holding it down in center field — and doing it well. He’s logged 99 innings without an error, showing range and a strong arm with one outfield assist. Though he’s capable of playing the corners, he’s looking more and more like a long-term center fielder, backed by MLB Pipeline’s scouting grades of 50 for fielding and 60 for arm strength on the traditional 20–80 scale.

From Hidden Gem to Rising Star

Garcia, affectionately known by fans and teammates as “The Password” — a nod to his unique first name — signed with Boston for $350,000 in July 2019 as an international free agent out of San Fernando de Apure, Venezuela.

A relative unknown just a year ago, Garcia exploded onto the scene in 2024. He smashed 23 home runs over 107 games, powering his way from Low-A all the way to Double-A — and leading the entire organization in long balls.

That breakout earned him a spot on the Red Sox’s 40-man roster last November, protecting him from the Rule 5 Draft and earning him an invite to his first big league spring training. There, he caught the eye of manager Alex Cora, who praised his combination of power and athleticism:

“He’s a big dude, but he moves. … So he’s impressive,” Cora said.

A Shot at the Show?

Garcia, who won’t turn 23 until December, made his goals clear this spring:

“To have at least a couple of games toward the end of the year in the big leagues.”

It’s ambitious — but not unrealistic. If he continues producing the way he has, Garcia could be on a fast track to Triple-A Worcester, and maybe, just maybe, get his first taste of Fenway Park before the year is out.

The way he’s playing? Don’t bet against him.