Remember the name. Remember "The Password."
There are numerous notable nicknames strewn about the baseball diamond. Some are more recent entries — think Big Dumper, Jazz, El Bombi, and The Martian.
Others have swirled atop baseball's plains for decades — Babe, Yogi, The Big Train, and The Say Hey Kid need no further introduction.
Only time will tell where Red Sox youngster Jhostynxon Garcia lands on the all-time charts, but for now, his sobriquet ranks as one of the most compelling — equal parts familiar and distinctive.
Garcia, labeled "The Password," is as promising a talent as there is in Boston's setup. But just how did he get his byname, a term that invokes Dell desktops and Zapp's "Computer Love" more than baseball excellence? Here's what you need to know.
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Why is Jhostynxon Garcia called 'The Password?'
Garcia's nom de guerre refers to the unique nature of his first name. It figures to be a useful computer password for those who desire such a thing, adorned by a unique mix of letters, namely Y and X.
Garcia isn't the only member of his family to pick up a memorable moniker. Younger brother Johanfran was dubbed "The Username" after being signed by the Red Sox in 2022. He is currently a top-30 prospect in Boston's farm system.
How to pronounce Jhostynxon Garcia's name
Garcia's first name looks like a mouthful, but the pronunciation isn't too hard to work through. Jhostynxon is pronounced JOES-tin-son.
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Jhostynxon Garcia minor league stats
Garcia climbed into MLB Pipeline's top 100 in 2025. His production at the Triple-A level indicated why, as the Venezuelan outfielder posted a .932 OPS in 66 games in Worcester, tallying 17 homers and 56 RBIs. Here's a closer look at his figures during his stint in the International League:
Games | 66 |
At-bats | 264 |
Hits | 80 |
Home runs | 17 |
RBIs | 56 |
Batting average | .303 |
OPS | .932 |
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