David Garcia

HC/Southwestern Illinois College Blue Storm Field Baseball Coach

[D1Baseball @d1baseball]

Ryan Copeland inherited a 10-win program.

Three years later, @NIU_Baseball is the @MACsports tournament champion and NCAA tournament bound for the first time since 1972.

🔗 https://t.co/UMP9dtKU2N

[David Garcia @CoachGarsh22]

MIF coming off a huge year. Would be a great fit at the next level. Fast,athletic, with great hands.

Message me for any details

[Ryan Colucci @RyanColucci33]

Uncommitted Juco Sophmore MIF at Southwestern Illinois College @BlueStormBSB

Complete Season Stats:
55 GP 203 PA
.331/.485/.519 (1.004 OPS)
51H
47 BB/HBP
5 HR / 8 2B/ 3 3B

Postseason:
31 PA
11H
2 HR
.500/.625/.773

Looking for a home this fall

[David Garcia @CoachGarsh22]

Physical athlete can play multiple positions. Great student, great leader great teammate. Message me for any details.

[AJ Beggs @Aj_beggs12]

Uncommitted Sophomore
@BlueStormBSB
Catcher & Outfielder
Looking to find a new home for the fall. Graduated with my associates and 2 years of eligibility left.
@CoachGarsh22 @casey_fair95

[Ryan Colucci @RyanColucci33]

Uncommitted Juco Sophmore MIF at Southwestern Illinois College @BlueStormBSB

Complete Season Stats:
55 GP 203 PA
.331/.485/.519 (1.004 OPS)
51H
47 BB/HBP
5 HR / 8 2B/ 3 3B

Postseason:
31 PA
11H
2 HR
.500/.625/.773

Looking for a home this fall

[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

SWIC fends off elimination twice, beating the Lakers 22-16 in the winner take all game to win their Region championship.

@BlueStormBSB will host next week’s District tournament.

Final out.👇

[Tyler Weber @tweb003]

Uncommitted sophomore LHP @BlueStormBSB looking for a home next fall.
FB up to 90, upper 80s
Slider 76-80
Curveball 72-75
Splitter 77-80
@casey_fair95 @CoachGarsh22 @MaxPitchingLab @DeegsBaseball

[David Garcia @CoachGarsh22]

GRAC WIN 🔵🌪️⚾️
SWIC 17 KCC 2
💣💣@ColinRyder12
💣Barratta
WP-David Barker 6IP 2 Run 3 Hits

[Southwestern Illinois College Baseball @BlueStormBSB]

Weekend Update for Blue Storm Baseball 🔵🌪️⚾️ HOME OPENER!
⏰ 12:00 DH
📍SWIC - Blue Storm Field
☀️58*
📺 Live Stream/Gane Changer
⚾️-vs McHenry Co
@gracsports @StlSportsPro1

[STL Sports Productions @StlSportsPro1]

⚾️Watch Live Stream ⚾️
@BlueStormBSB vs @McCoBaseball (DH)
⏲️Sat March 7 @ 1pm
📺https://t.co/YhQ1iYVD6N

[Southwestern Illinois College Baseball @BlueStormBSB]

High academic, High Character, High Skill RHP still on the board ‼️

[Casey Fair @casey_fair95]

Some of our guys headed over to a local elementary school last week to test our knowledge in 5th Grade Jeopardy against one of the 5th grade classes.

@BlueStormBSB

#UseYourPlatform

[Southwestern Illinois College Baseball @BlueStormBSB]

UNCOMMITTED RSO
@SammyZagorac
6’6 RHP 250 LB
2024 Stats W/L 7-3 ERA 3.51 IP 66
K 69 BB 22 Games Started - 14
Missed with surgery
Back for the 2026
Velo 86-89 T90 @BUncommitted @The_Noah_Sharp @CoachKsAcademy @casey_fair95 @TadSlowik_DBA @ScoutConnectBB

[David Garcia @CoachGarsh22]

Filling up fast!

3 weeks to go ans only 15 spots left!

Excited to announce the MLB Catching Camp with Benjie Molina @ Sports Barn in Wood River, IL December 6th and 7th with World Series Champ and 2X Gold Glove Winner Benjie Molina
Please register below

https://t.co/jaUX7hgKgX

[David Garcia @CoachGarsh22]

Excited to work with one of the best!
Register soon! Almost 1/2 way filled up!
https://t.co/jaUX7hgKgX (https://t.co/jaUX7hgKgX)

[Ryan Colucci @RyanColucci33]

Juco Sophmore MIF at @BlueStormBSB

Looking for a 4 year opportunity

3.5 Gpa
@CoachGarsh22 @tminder3 @JBlemler @casey_fair95 @LPLancersBB

[Jon Karcich @JonKarcich]

JUCO baseball isn't just a "backup plan."
It’s a LAUNCHPAD!

Here are 7 reasons why you SHOULD consider going to JUCO:

Reason #1 — You’ll Get Recruited
College coaches recruit players in this order:
1) Portal
2) JUCO
3) High School

JUCO players are right in the middle — and heavily recruited.

Reason #2 — You’ll Be a More Polished Product
More reps. More experience.
Around 400 extra at-bats.
Over 100 more innings.
You’ll show up ready to contribute — not learn.

Reason #3 — JUCO Eliminates Wannabes
Recruiters won’t get fooled.
No hype. No filters — just real baseball.
At JUCO, what you see is what you get.

Reason #4 — Coaches’ Favorite: Toughness
JUCO builds:
Toughness — strong survive
Appreciation — no glam, no ego, no swag
Accountability — no babysitting, you show up or get left behind

Just want to play ball.

Reason #5 — Double Your Offers
If you had one offer out of high school,
there’s a great chance you’ll have two after JUCO.
Demand is higher, offer is stronger.

You’ll leave more refined — a player who’s been tested, coached, and developed.

Reason #6 — Life Experience
You’ll gain more than stats — you’ll gain perspective.
Independence. Growth. Maturity.
You’ll leave a more polished individual.

Reason #7 — Academic Clarity & ROI
Even strong students can benefit —
JUCO helps you figure out what you actually want to study.

Many 4-year schools offer merit aid for JUCO transfers with 3.5+ GPAs.
It’s real return on investment — both academically and athletically.

Final Thought
When a JUCO player earns his next-level opportunity,
he knows all that time grinding was worth it.

If you’re in JUCO, send me a DM — I want to hear your story and what it’s taught you.

@FiveToolJUCO @NJCAABaseball @jucoroute @PB_JUCO

[Southwestern Illinois College Baseball @BlueStormBSB]

High impact MIF/3B Kolton Wright
Looking for fall opportunities
Contact @CoachGarsh22 for more details

[Ryan Colucci @RyanColucci33]

Uncommitted Juco Soph MIF at @BlueStormBSB

End of fall season stats -

.303/.455/.424
10 BB
10 SB

6.5 60 yard dash

Few swings below

@CoachGarsh22 @tminder3 @JBlemler @casey_fair95 @LPLancersBB

[Southwestern Illinois College Baseball @BlueStormBSB]

Calling all families and SWIC Baseball Alumni! #Bluestormhomecoming
Saturday October 11, 2026
10:00 am vs @BaseballBcats
Lunch provided after the 9 inning contest. Please RSVP to Coach Garcia by 10/10

[Casey Fair @casey_fair95]

You want a kid with electric 💩 and a big pair of 🥜s on him?

Max is that dude