Beijing Olympics
Garcia played for Canada in the 2008 Final Olympic Qualification Tournament and was their shortstop as they finished first in earning a spot in the Beijing Olympics. Garcia struggled at the plate (.240/.321/.240) and in the field (.825 fielding, 7 errors in 7 games) though he did score 6 runs. He scored the winning run in their 10-inning victory over the German national team, reaching via error and coming home on a bases-loaded walk by Dirk Fries to Emerson Frostad.
Garcia was a late addition to Canada for the 2008 Olympics, replacing Pete Orr after Orr was called up to the majors. He hit .190/.292/.286 as Canada's starting shortstop, fielding .875. He contributed a RBI triple in a 5-4 loss to the Team USA.
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