Why is Jhostynxon Garcia called 'The Password?' The story of how Pirates outfielder got absurd nickname

David Suggs

Why is Jhostynxon Garcia called 'The Password?' The story of how Pirates outfielder got absurd nickname image

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 Pittsburgh Pirates 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 Pittsburgh'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 was traded to the Pirates after the 2025 season. 

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:

Games66
At-bats264
Hits80
Home runs17
RBIs56
Batting average.303
OPS.932

MOREMost home runs in an MLB Game, from Lou Gehrig to Nick Kurtz 

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