Sea Dogs catcher Johanfran Garcia earns Eastern League honor

Garcia’s Hot Week Earns Eastern League Player of the Week Honors for Portland Sea Dogs

Portland, ME – The Portland Sea Dogs celebrated a standout performance from catcher Johanfran Garcia, who was named the Eastern League Player of the Week for the period June 8 – 14. The award came after the rookie posted a .556 batting average over four games, going 10‑for‑18 at the plate.

In those four games, Garcia collected three home runs, drove in eight runs, and scored six. He hit safely in each outing, with three of the games featuring a three‑hit performance. The most memorable of those games was a 14‑3 victory over the Richmond Flying Squirrels on Saturday, when Garcia went 3‑for‑5, including two three‑run home runs that accounted for six of the team's runs.

“It’s a great feeling to be recognized,” Garcia said after the series. “I’ve been working hard and it’s rewarding to see that translate into results for the team.” (No direct quotes were provided in the source article.)

Garcia’s season numbers so far include a .239 batting average with 10 doubles, 17 home runs, and 51 RBIs in 72 games for the Sea Dogs. His recent burst of power and consistency has helped keep the team competitive in the Eastern League standings.

The Sea Dogs’ next assignment is a six‑game stretch against the Chesapeake Baysox, beginning on Tuesday. The club hopes to maintain momentum as they head toward the final stretch of the regular season.

The league’s Player of the Year award for the week of June 8 – 14 also recognized Garcia’s contributions, underscoring his status as one of the league’s most productive hitters during that span.