The Mussels’ Week: Two Rookie Catchers, Two Ninth Innings
Vahn Lackey and Carson Tinney both got a ninth-inning at-bat for Fort Myers in one week. One swing won a game, one did not, and both are worth studying.
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Bo Naylor Hits Two Home Runs for Nashville
Bo Naylor hit back-to-back home runs for Nashville at 106 and 107.3 mph. Here is what every young catcher can learn from his bounce-back week.
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Caden Bodine Batting Average Across 3 Levels
Rays catcher Caden Bodine is hitting .339 across three minor league levels in 2026 with more walks than strikeouts. Plate discipline is what makes it stick.
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Franklin Primera Wins Carolina League Player of the Week
Franklin Primera, the Red Sox catching prospect who signed for $10,000 in 2024, just won Carolina League Player of the Week with a .474 average and 5 walks in one week.
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Jack O’Dowd: Undrafted to Double-A Catcher
Jack O’Dowd went undrafted, converted to catcher, and hit .333 with 22 HRs in his first pro season. His path to Double-A is the reinvention story of the year.