Towson University Athletics

Promising newcomer who will add depth to the Tigers’ pitching staff ... was a freshman red-shirt in 2013 ... could be used as a starter or as a relief pitcher ... has shown plenty of potential.

AT NUTLEY H.S.: Three-year pitcher for the varsity team at Nutley ... earned second team All-Essex County honors as a senior ... posted a 5-2 record in 2012 ... pitched 46.1 innings and had 48 strikeouts ... walked only 19 hitters ... earned third team All-State honors ... helped the Raiders earn a bid in the state tournament and finish the season with a 15-12 record ... also led Nutley to a second place finish at the 80th annual Greater Newark Tournament ... named as Player of the Week in New Jersey ... selected to play in Northwest New Jersey All-Star Game ... did not pitch as a junior due to an injury ... played second base in 2011 ... served as the Raiders’ ace relief pitcher as a sophomore, earning six saves ... named honorable mention All-County ... also played basketball in high school ... very good student who was a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society.

PERSONAL: Lists mother as the person he admires most ... devoted fan of the New York Yankees ... favorite major league player is Derek Jeter  ... favorite athlete is boxer Miguel Cotto ... enjoys music by Eminem ... favorite food is spanish food made by his mother ... most memorable experience was beating Seton Hall Prep, ranked first in the state ... son of Armando Garcia and Wilma Suerra ...  born on February 26, 1994 in Newark, N.J.  ... major is exercise science.