Jason Schiavone 30-30: A Catcher Who Runs
Jason Schiavone reached the first 30-30 season by a minor league catcher since 1981. His 86 walks are what turned free trips to first into 30 steals.
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Henry Davis Home Run Wins a 1-0 Game
Henry Davis home run was the only run in Pittsburgh’s 1-0 win, and he tagged out the tying run at the plate. What a catcher can take from it.
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Jirvin Morillo, Now a Top 10 Reds Prospect
Jirvin Morillo climbed from outside the Reds top 20 to a top 10 prospect in one summer. The 19-year-old catcher made All-Star at designated hitter.
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Hunter Goodman Leads MLB in Road Home Runs
Hunter Goodman road home runs now lead all of baseball: 23 of his 38 came away from Coors Field. Here is what a young catcher can take from it.
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Shea Langeliers Returns and Ties a Game
Shea Langeliers had knee surgery in July and was ruled out for the year. He returned 46 days later, and one pinch-hit swing tied a game the Athletics won.