Giants’ Aramis Garcia: From catching waves to backup catcher?

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — To the extent a roster candidate can help his cause before the exhibition games, catcher Aramis Garcia has impressed the right person as he bids to become Buster Posey’s backup.

President of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi heard manager Bruce Bochy rave about the way the ball has jumped off Garcia’s bat in practice, then saw it for himself.

“That’s been a real revelation to me not having seen him up close,” Zaidi said. “The power has been really impressive, and he’s a guy I could see taking on a bigger role, especially if Buster is limited early in the season.”

Garcia’s ability to play first base, too, helps his cause as the Giants try to cobble a versatile 25-man roster.