Episode 43: Justin Garza

Published: Sept. 7, 2021, 6:16 p.m.

Justin Garza became the 70th Cal State Fullerton Titan Baseball alumnus to make his debut in Major League Baseball. As a freshman, Garza was named the Big West Pitcher of the Year in 2013, a year he would go 12-0 and record a team high 95 strikeouts. For his career, Garza ranks tied with Jason Windsor at 7th all time for fewest walks per 9 innings (1.60). Most notably, Garza is best remembered for his May 23, 2014 pitching performance vs. Cal State Northridge where he threw the fourth no-hitter in Titan Baseball history.

Unfortunately in his junior season with Cal State Fullerton,Garza suffered an injury that required Tommy John surgery. Garza would still get selected in the 8th round by the Cleveland Indians and recently got the call up to Cleveland in June 2021. Hear his thoughts on his three years playing for Titan Baseball including these highlights:

\U0001f399\ufe0f Becoming an MLB player journey (1:23)
\U0001f399\ufe0f Getting the call to the Show (4:33)
\U0001f399\ufe0f Adjusting to life in the MLB (7:05)
\U0001f399\ufe0f Growing up in San Gabriel Valley (11:17)
\U0001f399\ufe0f Recruitment & choosing Cal State Fullerton (12:50)
\U0001f399\ufe0f Thoughts on Jason Dietrich as head coach (14:22)
\U0001f399\ufe0f 2013 Freshman season (18:38)
\U0001f399\ufe0f No-Hitter vs. CSUN (23:34)
\U0001f399\ufe0f 2015 Junior season (31:28)
\U0001f399\ufe0f Baseball America cover photo (35:00)
\U0001f399\ufe0f Injury & needing Tommy John Surgery (38:02)
\U0001f399\ufe0f Getting drafted by Cleveland (41:33)

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