Quero won a well-deserved 2023 Rawlings Minor League Gold Glove Award as he’s developed into arguably the Minors’ best defensive catcher. His receiving and blocking – aided by his right-knee-down positioning – can be top-notch, and his framing can look as smooth as it gets. His arm ...
Minor league baseball players officially joined the MLBPA in 2023, gaining bargaining power and additional rights like their peers in the majors. Thanks to the partnership, MiLB salaries spiked dramatically in 2023. MILB salaries by level Rookie ball:$19,800 (previously $4,800) Low-Class A:$26...
The Steelers have been drawn to talented pass catchers who are available a bit later than their potential would indicate, so this seems like an excellent fit.Tennessee Titans Round 1: No. 7 overall: Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame Round 2: No. 38 overall: Marshawn Kneeland, Edge, Western ...
Five times have the Orioles drafted high school catchers with their top first-round picks. None made an impact with the Orioles. Thomas was one of two to never make the Majors. 1971: Randy Stein, RHP, Ganesha (Calif.) HS (No. 23) ...
The wheel never stops turning in these parts. The Minor League season may be over and the Majors might be in the midst of the postseason, but the Arizona Fall League begins with its Opening Day on Monday. So let’s give the MLB Pipeline Top 100 Prosp
Elite Catchers These catchers are the best available and drafting one will provide a team with a nice anchor at the position. Elite Catchers RankNameTeamPosChangeADP$ 51 William Contreras MIL C – 78 $23 64 Will Smith LAD C – 86 $17 69 Adley Rutschman BAL C – 55 $19 72 J.T. ...
(No. 30/Coastal Carolina) who showed his catching abilities during the Cape Cod League playoffs after an All-Star regular season at first base. Ethan Anderson (No. 33/Virginia) and Kevin Bazzell (No. 34/Texas Tech) are two additional catchers who rank within the top 35 overall. Bo...
Eligibility:A player must maintain rookie eligibility to be considered for inclusion. That means no more than 130 big league at-bats for position players, 50 innings for pitchers or 45 days on the active roster. With all of that established, let's start with the catchers. ...
2024 ZiPS Projections IPBBKHRERAERA+WAR 50.2 18 64 7 3.55 117 0.6 Player NotesMatsui’s combination of splitter quality, fastball shape and angle, and excellent command make him a viable, platoon-neutral big league middle reliever. He first appeared on the International Players section of The...
Jeffers’ called-strike percentage in 2020, tied for sixth-best among all major league catchers. The Twins called up Jeffers whenMitch Garvergot hurt, and the rookie played so well he remained the starter even after Garver returned. Jeffers hit .273/.355/.436 in 26 games while displaying im...