Post was not sent - check your email addresses! The October 1 tiebreaker games were regular-season games that are included here. McCann is a good player to bring in as a back-up catcher and a clubhouse presence, but really nothing more. Ian Anderson, RHP [4] The team also forfeited a third-round draft pick in the 2018 draft. 9. The man already affectionately called “Slugbauer” in some corners of fandom will likely take his home-run-hitting show to Kissimmee. Lucroy, 34, will report to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday. Brought in on a non-guaranteed deal with a spring training invite, Stewart was a surprise inclusion on the 2018 Opening Day roster. April 26, 2021. Catcher Kurt Suzuki #24 of the Atlanta Braves hits an RBI single in the ninth inning during the game against the San Francisco Giants at SunTrust Park on May 6, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. He got a brief taste of Rome late last season and looks to return there, mostly to spell Contreras and Owenby on occassion. 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Drew Waters, OF Adding to the division’s strength at this position is the presence of former All-Stars Yan Gomes and Alex Avila, who will share the catching duties for the Nationals this year. Again, statistical probability tells us to expect a fall-off, but there was a notable difference in his batting profile in 2017 that resulted in Suzuki elevating the ball more without substantially increasing his strikeout rate. It’s been a wild ride for Morales since he was drafted in the 25th round in 2015. He’ll likely enter the 2018 season where he left, at AA Mississippi, but a good start to the season could see him in Gwinnett before too long, and perhaps given a cup of coffee in Atlanta late in 2018. Suzuki signed late last offseason for a modest $1.5 million, one-year deal. May 2, 2021. May 1, 2021. The Braves signed Brandon Chapman as an undrafted free agent after the 2018 June draft out of George Washington University. The Atlanta Braves signed the Venezuelan catcher in February of 2015. Record: 90-72, Finished 1st in NL_East (Schedule and Results) Postseason: Lost NL Division Series (3-1) to Los Angeles Dodgers. Owenby was drafted on round behind Lugbauer in the 2017 draft, and for a few weeks it was a coin flip as to which player was the better hitter. Behind the plate his actions are stiff and his footwork is suspect, but there’s a foundation to build from. James Evan Gattis (born August 18, 1986) is an American former professional baseball designated hitter and catcher.He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros.Gattis has also earned the nickname of "El Oso Blanco" or The White Bear, due to his raw power capabilities when playing for the Venezuelan Winter league. That said, he showed steady defensive progress over the course of the year, and he’s probably at least as good behind the plate as other bat-first catchers like Jackson, Marlette, and Lugbaeur. 22. Anibal Sanchez was a very consistent piece of the 2018 Atlanta Braves’ rotation. 2018 Atlanta Braves Statistics. Cumberland represents the biggest mystery in the Braves minor leagues right now. He’s a capable receiver though and has served as a lower-level organizational catcher the last five seasons. Subtractions: Anibal Sanchez (2018 w/ ATL): 24 GS, 7-6, 2.83 ERA, 135 K, 42 BB, 1.083 WHIP New Team: Washington Nationals. Shea Langeliers, C Brantly is a veteran minor league free agent. Ynoa also homered in his last start and is hitting .385 this season. Tyler Flowers and Kurt Suzuki truly stabilized the position while providing surprising offensive numbers. 20. He’s already been listed as a back-up at first base and third base in this series, but the Braves insist that he’ll remain primarily a catcher, and reports on his defense were positive coming out of the instructional leagues this fall. Braves Acquire Catcher Carlos Perez 7 Comments April 1, 2018 April 1, 2018 Tommy Poe By: Tommy Poe After playing Saturday’s game with one healthy catcher, the Atlanta Braves acquired Carlos Perez from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for Ryan Schimpf . Catchers with power will almost always find a way to make a living in major league baseball, which is why the Braves pulled Jackson out of the outfield, where he had been playing since being drafted by the Mariners in 2014, and put him behind the dish where he had played his high school career. Ronald Acuña Jr. also homered for the Braves, who stopped a four-game skid. Brantly has bounced around with the White Sox, Mariners, Reds, and White Sox (again), getting some limited big league time in 2015 and 2017. They lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in four games in the NL Division Series. Stewart is an average to solid pitch framer, and heâs good enough at other aspects of defense to be a solid player behind the plate. 5. Martinez quietly had a solid offensive season by putting the ball in play, but he won’t be mistaken for a real offensive threat. Those numbers don’t really jump out, but it’s serviceable for a quality signal-caller who is looking to make his way as a defense-first catcher. The 2019 Atlanta Braves team roster seen on this page includes every player who appeared in a game during the 2019 season. By all accounts he performed well at the position, and my observations show him as athletic enough to make the outfield a path for advancement for him. Victor Vodnik, RHP 3. [3] Hart said in a statement that "with the hiring of Alex Anthopoulos as general manager, this organization is in great hands. 2018 Atlanta Braves. Braves fans may remember him with the Marlins in 2012 and 2013 and at one time was seen as their “catcher of the future”. How to say it: “In 2018, Jeff Mathis converted 55 percent of non-swing pitches into called strikes in the Shadow Zone, the best rate of any catcher in baseball.” Qualifier: 6 called pitches (i.e., takes, or non-swings) in the ‘shadow zone’ per team game. Then in the lower minors, there’s potential impact bats with Contreras, Cumberland, Lugbaeur, and even some intriguing upside in the likes of Marlette, Herbert, Morales, and Owenby. He went to the Australian Baseball League to get more at-bats and performed well, but mostly played right field. Soria did what you’d hope from a 23-year-old college player in a league with mostly teenagers, he provided a steady hand behind the plate and hit fairly well, going .256/.389/.346. Barranca was signed as a non-drafted amateur free agent in 2020 as a bat-first catcher out of Calvert Hall College High School in Maryland. FINAL THOUGHTS: Say what you will about John Coppolella, but when he told fans two years ago that catching depth was a serious concern for the organization that needed to be addressed, he addressed it. However despite flashing power and solid bat-to-ball skills, Marlette’s year-over-year inconsistency meant that he never made it higher than the AA level. De Hoyos had a somewhat disappointing 2019 with Danville, his first at the advanced rookie level, only hitting .131/.209/.238 after a good 2018 season with the GCL Braves. Really wherever a catcher is needed due to injury. Ambioris Tavarez, SS [1], On November 13, 2017, the Braves announced Alex Anthopoulos as the new general manager and executive vice president. With bro's help, Contreras a rising prospect. Pache hits slam for 1st regular-season HR. 16. The Flozuki tandem was so successful, the Braves moved quickly to keep the two around for another year. April 27, 2021. How to say it: “In 2018, Jeff Mathis converted 55 percent of non-swing pitches into called strikes in the Shadow Zone, the best rate of any catcher in baseball.” Qualifier: 6 called pitches (i.e., takes, or non-swings) in the ‘shadow zone’ per team game. As with Flowers, the question is how much of the 2017 Suzuki will hang around for 2018. Atlanta Braves 2018-19 Off-season Needs – Catcher Atlanta has utilized a two-man approach at the position each of the last two seasons with great results. Braves System Depth 2018: Catcher ATLANTA BRAVES. Jackson exhibited all of the rust you would expect from someone who had not caught regularly in three years, but he improved enough through the course of the season to supply enough evidence that he could handle the position. It’s not often that a 20-year-old catcher just finishing his third year in the rookie leagues gets a lot of prospect buzz, but that’s just what’s happening with Contreras. Braden Shewmake, SS Flowers has been the best free agent signing of the rebuild era, and quite frankly it’s not even been... GWINNETT STRIPERS (CLASS AAA). They lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in four games in the NL Division Series. The following season he spent the entire year in AAA and after that the Marlins waived him to open up a 40-man roster spot. The Braves should show patience with him because the defense has the potential to be special. A closer look at how the catchers in the system did in 2018. Contreras received a surprise invitation to big league camp, and while the Braves often like having their young prospects get a full season at Rome to learn the ins-and-outs of full-season ball, if Contreras gets off to a hot start don’t be surprised to see him get a quick promotion. Realmuto, McCann and the Braves’ Travis d'Arnaud all ranked among the top seven catchers in WAR, per Fangraphs, last year. The Braves likely got their future catcher with that pick. Find out the latest on your favorite MLB players on CBSSports.com. The Braves released Adrián González a few days later.[5]. The Atlanta Braves have signed veteran catcher Jonathan Lucroy in a move to help depth after Travis d'Arnaud had to undergo surgery. According to Fangraphs, no team in the major leagues last season extracted more value from the catching position than the Atlanta Braves. Cristian Pache, OF Unfortunately, is offensive shortcomings prevent him from being even a replacement-level contributor. Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; BB = Walks; SO = Strikeouts; Avg. For now that answer is Lugbauer, but Owenby also can sting the ball. #Braves have signed former All-Star catcher Jonathan Lucroy to a minor-league contract, sources tell @TheAthletic's Ken Rosenthal and myself. The Braves picked up his $4 million option for 2018, and it was pretty much the biggest no-brainer of the offseason. February 5, 2018 The 2018 Atlanta Braves season was the Braves' 53rd season in Atlanta, 148th overall, and second season at SunTrust Park. 4. 23. Rodriguez was part of the return the Braves received from the Padres for Christian Bethancourt, a rare trade of a player who at the time was still in the complex leagues. Brian Michael McCann (born February 20, 1984) is an American former professional baseball catcher.He played 15 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves, the New York Yankees, and the Houston Astros.A seven-time All-Star and a six-time Silver Slugger Award winner, he won the 2017 World Series with the Astros. Organizational catchers Tanner Murphy and/or Sal Giardina and his exceptional mustache could fill in at this level. Look for Owenby and Contreras to split most of the catching and designated hitter duties. A second-round pick in the 2015 draft out of high school, Herbert is a glove-first catcher that demonstrated some offensive potential in Rome last season. Flowers is a terrific option to lead a young pitching staff, both from a soft skills standpoint and also in catching technique, including pitch framing. In fact, Contreras may be the most balanced catching prospect on this list, as both his bat and his mitt get equal praise. To put it mildly, the Braves got way more than they likely anticipated, as Suzuki post career-highs in most offensive categories in his age-33 season (collegue Brent Blackwell wrote about Suzuki’s historical season shortly before the 2017 season ended). Note: While itâs rare for the Atlanta Braves to carry more than two catchers, most of the minor league teams do so, usually a starter, a main back-up, and a third player who catches but also backs up other positions, usually first base.
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