Leo Bernal MLB Debut: A Gold Glove Catcher, Then Two RBI
Leo Bernal reached the majors on his glove, then drove in two runs with his first big-league hit. What young catchers can take from his debut.
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CatchersHome Weekly — August 23–29, 2026
August 30, 2026 Thank you for reading — this week handed us a record no catcher had ever held, a home run king who found his swing again in one night, and a Golden Spikes winner learning the California League one at-bat at a time. An all-time record fell to a catcher who bats leadoff,…
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Ethan Salas Called Up at 20: Padres Add Their Top Catcher
The Padres are calling up Ethan Salas at 20 years old. He lost 2025 to injury, hit .326 at Triple-A, and could be the youngest catcher since 1991.
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Jason Schiavone: 30 Home Runs From an 11th-Round Catcher
Jason Schiavone hit .180 last year. Now the Astros catcher has 30 home runs, a Prospect Team of the Week nod, and a 47% caught-stealing rate.
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Blake Mitchell Walks More Than Anyone in High-A Baseball
Blake Mitchell walks more than any hitter in High-A: 109 of them. The Royals catcher drew one in the ninth, stole third, and stood 90 feet from tying it.