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Jonathan India's 2026 Comeback Hopes Sparked by Garcia's Success

1/31/2026

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Maikel Garcia's 2025 bounce-back season fuels speculation that Jonathan India could replicate it in 2026 with Kansas City Royals.
India finished last season below replacement level with a -0.3 FanGraphs WAR (fWAR).
His 17.1-degree launch angle contributed to too many flyballs and a .279 BABIP.
Analysts say India has potential due to his strong contact and elite eye.
Adjustments to his swing include flattening the top of the strike zone.

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Story summary

Maikel Garcia's 2025 bounce-back season fuels speculation that Jonathan India could replicate it in 2026 with Kansas City Royals.
India finished last season below replacement level with a -0.3 FanGraphs WAR (fWAR).
His 17.1-degree launch angle contributed to too many flyballs and a .279 BABIP.
Analysts say India has potential due to his strong contact and elite eye.
Adjustments to his swing include flattening the top of the strike zone.