Personal:
Derek Garcia is a sophomore shortstop/infielder for Texas A&M International University and is currently pursuing a degree in Kinesiology. A native of Brownsville, Texas, Derek is the son of Victor and Monica Garcia and was born on November, 23, 2006.
2026:
Garcia appeared in 41 games, making 39 starts for the Dustdevils. He recorded a .313 batting average with 41 hits, 26 runs scored, 19 RBIs, six doubles, three triples, two home runs and seven stolen bases. Defensively, Garcia earned Lone Star Conference All-Defensive Team honors at third base, posting a .977 fielding percentage with 41 putouts, 84 assists and 12 double plays. He recorded a season-high four hits and four RBIs against West Texas A&M on April 17.
High School:
Derek played four years of baseball at Los Fresnos High School in Los Fresnos,Texas. As a Falcon he had a .424 batting avg, 3 home runs, 21 stolen bases, tied for most triples (8) in Texas 6A in 2024, while making Los Fresnos history for most triples .He was named back to back 32-6A District MVP, and was the MVP of Rio Grande Valley All Star Game.
