Josh Garcia Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz. High School: Brophy College Prep Position: Undergraduate Assistant Coach Experience: 1st Year

Arizona: Earned two letters (2010-11) after transferring from South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, Ariz., where he played two seasons ... As a Wildcat, hit .259 in 65 games played and with 47 starts ... All starts came as a designated hitter except for one start at first base in 2011 ... Hit 11 career home runs, including team-leading eight in 2011, to go with 31 runs scored and 43 runs batted in ... A top pinch-hit option off bench when not in starting lineup ... Was 6-for-8 as a pinch-hitter in 2011 ... Had a two-homer game against North Dakota State (2/19) in season-opening series as a senior ... Collected a career-high four base hits on two doubles and a home run to go with two runs scored and two RBI against California in first game of double header (4/10) ... Belted a solo home run against Texas A&M in first championship game at 2011 College Station Regional (6/5) ... As a junior, battled through a torn meniscus in his left knee that required postseason surgery ... Used as a right-hand hitting pinch hitter throughout season ... Started two of three games at DH in season opening series against Utah Valley (2/19 and 2/21). Hitless in three at bats in first game, but followed up with a walk and run scored in series finale ... Tallied a career-high four RBI and hit first career home run in a 2-for-5 day at plate against Sacramento State (3/21) ... Came off bench to collect game-tying RBI double, before scoring go-ahead run to cap six-run comeback at USC (5/2) ... Was stellar offensively for the Wildcats at the Fort Worth Regional, combining to go 5-for-12 at the plate with four runs scored and three RBI. Belted a homer with two RBI in regional-opener against Baylor (6/4), before hitting a home run and a triple to go with two runs scored against top-seed TCU (6/5).

Junior College: Attended South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, Ariz., in 2008 and 2009 ... Named to the All-ACCAC team as a senior ... Hit. .360 as a sophomore with five home runs and 13 doubles ... Scored 36 runs and collected 42 RBI ... Named All-Region and All-Conference as a freshman ... As a freshman, helped lead school with impressive season at the plate while batting average .372 with 13 doubles, 35 runs batted in and 35 walks.

2007 Draft: Drafted in the 46th Round of the 2007 MLB First-Year Player Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks with the 1,354th overall pick.

High School: Graduated from Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix, Ariz., in 2007 ... Named to the Arizona Republic's 5A All-State team as a senior ... Named to the Rawling's and Louisville Slugger All-American teams ... Named an Under Armour Pre-Season All-American prior to senior season ... Hit 13 home runs as a senior ... He played summer baseball with the Arizona Firebirds, competing in the Connie Mack World Series in 2006(national Champions) and 2007.

Personal: Full Name is Joshua Julian Garcia ... Born 9/23/1988 in Phoenix, Ariz., ... Son of Sal and Diana Garcia ... Has two siblings, Sal Jr. and Anyssa Garcia ... Is enrolled in the College of Humanities with a major in religious studies and a minor in sociology.