Avisail Garcia, an outfielder with the Miami Marlins, recently paid $9.06 million for a spectacular property in a prestigious gated neighborhood in Coral Gables, Florida.
According to public documents, the baseball icon, known as Uncle Avi, and his wife, Anakarina Garcia, bought the 1.1-acre property in March.
French doors lead to a terrace with columns in the backyard, and balconies on the second floor expand the view
Mr. Garcia’s $53 million, four-year deal with the Miami Marlins was signed two years ago.
The two-story home on a corner property in the upscale Snapper Creek Lakes area was listed for $10,495,000 by Bradley Cooper of The Corcoran Group in July 2022. Public documents showed that the buyer was a trust.
The spa and pool are surrounded by verdant vegetation
In July 2022, Bradley Cooper of The Corcoran Group offered the two-story home on a corner lot in the upscale Snapper Creek Lakes community for $10,495,000. The buyer was identified as a trust in public records.
Coral Gables, one of Florida’s first planned communities, bills itself as “The City Beautiful” because of its Mediterranean Revival and Spanish Renaissance architecture, as well as its palm and banyan tree canopies.
The open layout of the residence fosters a sense of community and expansiveness
Since making his major league debut in 2012, Mr. Garcia has played for the Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, and Milwaukee Brewers. The Garcias, who have two young children, got married in 2013.
The Marlins’ press office sent Mr. Garcia a request for comment, but he did not respond right away.
The central staircase creates an impressive entrance inside
The backyard is accessible via French doors and balconies
The kitchen island is intended to be a gathering place
A ceiling that soars two stories defines the main living area