Jaime Omar García is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals. Jaime García was born on July 8, 1986 in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico as the second of three children to civil engineer Jaime García, Sr. and Gloria Rodríguez Flores. García was raised between the border of Reynosa, Mexico and McAllen, Texas. He attended Sharyland High School in Mission, Texas. García was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 30th round of the 2004 MLB Draft. Due to a poorly translated test, the Orioles initially chose not to sign García. By the time a new... scouting director changed the team's position, García opted to re-enter the draft. García was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 22nd round of the 2005 MLB Draft. Joe Almaraz, the Orioles scout who wanted to sign García in 2004, had moved on to the Cardinals organization, and was influential in the Cardinals selection of García. García made his major league debut in relief on July 11, 2008 against the Pittsburgh Pirates, pitching two innings, giving up one hit, walking one, and striking out two. García underwent Tommy John surgery following the 2008 season, causing him to miss most of the 2009 season.
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| Birthdate: | July 8, 1986 |
| Birthplace: | Reynosa |
| Age: | 25 |
| All Positions Played: | Pitcher, Relief pitcher, Starting pitcher |