One of the best-hitting catchers of his era, the switch-hitting Posada was drafted as an infielder from Calhoun Community College in Decatur, Ala., moving behind the plate as a pro. Debuting in 1995, Posada batted .273 with 379 doubles, 275 homers, 1,065 RBIs, a .374 on-base percen...
2024 Draft: JJ Wetherholt, SS/2B Best power:Nick Kurtz, 1B, Wake Forest (65 grade) Callis: He’s hit 39 homers in two college seasons and he’s slugged .708 at Wake Forest, which interestingly recruited him as a left-handed pitcher before he became a first baseman. He has huge raw...
Eloy Jimenez's grandiose impact on the field has made him a noteworthy figure in Dominican baseball. His powerful swing coupled with a knack for hitting deep fly balls instills a sense of dread in opposing pitchers. Meanwhile, Jimenez's outfield skills, marked by excellent reading of the ball...
Moreno hit .284/.339/.408 for a104 OPS+with 19 doubles, seven home runs and 50 RBI, and his 4.3 WAR wastied withAdley Rutschman for the MLB lead among all catchers. He also became the first rookie backstop since Charles Johnson with the Florida Marlins in 1995 to win Gold Glove honor...
Combine that QB with multiple pass catchers to deepen your bet on his season and take full advantage if he balls out. And even if you don’t land that QB, stacking pass catchers from offenses that you believe in can multiply the starter weeks you derive from that high-ceiling offense. ...
hitter. Behind the plate, his sharp reflexes and astute game-calling enhance the team’s defensive strength. On the offensive end, Feliciano demonstrates a keen eye for pitch selection, combined with powerful hitting skills. His dual aptitude makes him a significant asset in the Puerto Rican ...
– Derek Shelton’s message to his team ahead of the first full squad workout at Pirate City Monday was the same one he gave the pitchers and catchers last week: the focus is on winning. And if there’s anyone in that Pirates clubhouse who knows what winning in Continue Reading ...
I re-visited this all-time lineup to add Harper to the SS position. And I decided the catcher needed a second look as well since Mulipola finished her decorated career. Arizona has had a plethora of incredible catchers. The list of options is not even funny. Leah Braatz, Stacie Chambers...
In coach Brian Callahan's offense, Brown would work with DeAndre Hopkins and Treylon Burks to give quarterback Will Levis a versatile group of pass-catchers. 29. Chidobe Awuzie, CB Best team fit: Tennessee Titans The Titans need some veteran help in the seconda...
Sea Dogs Hall of Famer Brandon Moss was the MVP of the 2006 Eastern League Playoffs leading the Sea Dogs to their first-ever Eastern League Championship. During the nine-game playoff run, Moss clubbed five home runs, drove in 10 runs, and scored 9 runs while hitting .361. He was an ...