37-2 Checking the Locks: Catcher
Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2018 4:51 pm
This is a series where I will evaluate the options in each position leading into Spring Training. This is the first of twelve parts, including a prediction and end of Spring Training analysis. I will be taking a looking into the catcher position in this post.
Sure fire locks: Eric Fabre
Trying to get in the door: Larry Ledezma, Miguel Valencia
Fabre has been the Jackrabbits' starter for two seasons. In a league full of powerful catchers, his 8 power translated into 22 homeruns in 474 at bats last season. A .226 batting average and a .700 OPS is probably not good enough to quell competition. However, for now, he's our best option at catcher and his arm is good enough to catch a few aggressive runners.
Valencia was the main backup at catcher last season. He had similar stats to Fabre in very limited at bats. With his 4 catcher rating, he's a major defensive liability. The 24 year old Ledezma is Valencia's challenger since it's extremely likely the team only takes one backup catcher. He's not much better defensively with a 5 rating, his 6/7/6/5/7 ratings provides the team with a better balanced option at the plate.
Sure fire locks: Eric Fabre
Trying to get in the door: Larry Ledezma, Miguel Valencia
Fabre has been the Jackrabbits' starter for two seasons. In a league full of powerful catchers, his 8 power translated into 22 homeruns in 474 at bats last season. A .226 batting average and a .700 OPS is probably not good enough to quell competition. However, for now, he's our best option at catcher and his arm is good enough to catch a few aggressive runners.
Valencia was the main backup at catcher last season. He had similar stats to Fabre in very limited at bats. With his 4 catcher rating, he's a major defensive liability. The 24 year old Ledezma is Valencia's challenger since it's extremely likely the team only takes one backup catcher. He's not much better defensively with a 5 rating, his 6/7/6/5/7 ratings provides the team with a better balanced option at the plate.