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Some spectacular performances often lead to rumors. The Texas Rangers had an impressive journey to the World Series and won the title like a champion. Although it was a team effort, there were a few individuals who made the difference for the Rangers. And Adolis Garcia is one of them. Garcia’s streak of five home runs was an incredible feat. However, his performance fueled the chatters and criticism. Still, his skills are brushing aside all the talk, but what’s behind this insane magic?

Garcia truly is making history with his amazing performances for the Texas Rangers, and the World Series has proved it right. Although millions of Texans are only praising Garcia for his insane power-hitting, there are a few who are questioning his skill. Many are interested in knowing about how the Rangers slugger naturally generates so much power from the plate and launches moonshot after moonshot. Well, for the unversed, there is a behind story.

The secret behind Adolis Garcia’s power-hitting 

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Adolis Garcia’s muscular physique made various questions, but the reason is not some steroids. Garcia came from a wrestling background. The powerhouse of the Rangers was once a Greco-Roman wrestler. The rumors of Garcia using steroids to hit the ball now seem far from the truth. Garcia’s on-field skills have nothing to do with some magic, but it came from his background and hard work. But why did the wrestler change his career path to MLB?

 Adolis Garcia’s passion for baseball is the significant factor that made him transition his career path. Additionally, the Cuban-born slugger wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father and older brother. The Ranger’s power hitter did have a challenging past, as he started his journey from Cuba to Japan. This journey eventually ended in the Dominican Republic. 

Still, this wasn’t the end. Destiny had something else for Garcia. How did he end up with the Texas Rangers? 

Adolis Garcia, from a Doubt to All-Star

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Jose Fernandez, the Rangers scout, has a vital role in the story of Garcia. Fernandez always wanted him in the Rangers due to his massive capabilities. However, the management wasn’t that satisfied with Garcia. Later, Fernandez’s dream came true and Garcia landed in the Texas Rangers, and quite from there, he never turned back.

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Adolis Garcia holds 2 times All-Star and ALCS MVP, which shows how much hard work the hitter has put in to make things better for the Rangers. And all this was possible with Fernandez’s efforts, “He trusted in me since the first day”, Garcia said. 

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Adolis Garcia’s challenging journey is a testament to hard work and belief. A Greco-Roman wrestler to MVP for Texas Rangers, he has a long way and shutting various mouths.

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