New Phillies outfielder is a hit with teammates for bringing DJ skills to clubhouse

PHILADELPHIA – On a black table with a white covering in the center of the Phillies’ clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park, there sits a silver Apple laptop computer with a decal that reads “Dj BOMBI.” Beneath that is a disc jockey setup, complete with turntables and all. The DJ equipment belongs to new Phillies right fielder Adolis García, and it has popped up at the stadium in recent days.

García’s teammates said they haven’t quite yet heard a full-blown performance, but they’ve been impressed with their first taste of his musical abilities.

“I’ve seen the preview, and it is something else in the best way possible,” outfielder Brandon Marsh said. “He’s a dude of many traits. So not only hitting homers and throwing the ball 130 (mph) from right. He does a good mix on the DJ booth.” 

García is now the Phillies’ clubhouse DJ, by request of his fellow players. His teammates found out about his off-field hobby and asked him to bring out the table. The Phillies have gotten off to a slow start, but the plan for now is for García to be in charge of the tunes after a win. 

“I’ve always enjoyed and loved music,” García said via a team interpreter, “so I started learning about it two or three years ago.”

The Phillies’ new DJ is also the new cleanup hitter. García was moved up to the No. 4 spot as the team continues its search for a consistent power threat behind Bryce Harper. García, who has 143 career home runs, might get an extended look in that spot. 

“Just trying to find the right mix here,” manager Rob Thomson said pregame about his decision to change the lineup. 

And García is still trying to find the right mix that will fire up the boys. The Phillies in recent years have been known for their postgame victory playlists curated by Kyle Schwarber and Garrett Stubbs, now a catcher at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The “Phils Win” playlist in 2022 evolved into the “Winners win” remix from local DJs, The Armentani Brothers, in 2024. The Phillies passed around the aux, as the kids would say, in 2025. This year, it seems like it’s García’s turn.

“The best. I call him DJ Diesel,” pitcher José Alvarado joked, referring to the performing moniker of Basketball Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal. “It’s awesome, man. It’s something different for everybody here on the club. I love it.”

García is spending the year in Philly on a one-year, $10 million deal after being non-tendered by the Texas Rangers at the end of last season. He never brought out the audio equipment during his time with Texas. It’s a hit so far in the Phillies’ clubhouse. 

“They love it,” García said. “Everyone is amazed. They like it.”

García will also play occasionally before games, but more wins will lead to more songs bumping in the Phillies’ clubhouse afterwards. 

“New year, new team, we’re trying to figure out what’s going to be our thing postgame,” Marsh said. “And that’s what it’s looking like it’s trending towards.”