Tyler Stephenson Stayed Put — and the Reds Are Glad He Did
Tyler Stephenson’s Reds second half has been elite — .702 slugging over 14 games after the trade deadline. Here’s what catchers can learn from it.
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Alejandro Kirk August 2026 Surge and Defense
Alejandro Kirk hit a go-ahead double and solo homer against the Yankees. His August surge and elite framing show what total-package catching looks like.
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Joe Mack Catcher Defense: A Rookie Making the Case
Miami Marlins rookie Joe Mack posts a 1.90-second pop time and 97th-percentile caught-stealing metrics in 2026. Here’s what his elite catcher defense teaches young players.
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Francisco Alvarez Comeback: 13 Games, 4 HRs
Francisco Alvarez returned from a torn meniscus in roughly 4 weeks and hit .319 with 4 HR — his comeback is a lesson every young catcher can study.
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Cal Raleigh’s Swing Breakdown in 2026
Cal Raleigh’s swing breakdown in 2026 shows what happens when small mechanical flaws go unchecked — and what every catcher can learn from it.