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Royals infielder Maikel Garcia has been one of Major League Baseball\u2019s biggest overperformers in 2025, far exceeding preseason ZiPS projections. Expected to post a .256 average and .674 OPS, Garcia has instead hit .301 with an .827 OPS, improving his on-base percentage to .364 and slugging to .466.<\/p>\n
Garcia\u2019s contact skills have remained among the league\u2019s best, and he has added more power while maintaining a line-drive, all-fields approach. His production has helped fuel Kansas City\u2019s offense during its playoff push, complementing the recent home run surge led by Vinnie Pasquantino.<\/p>\n
Defensively versatile, Garcia\u2019s steady play has been a key factor in the Royals\u2019 ability to stay in the American League Wild Card race. With over a month remaining, his continued performance could be pivotal as Kansas City begins a road trip to Detroit and Chicago aiming to build on a strong August stretch.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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