Will be interesting to see how a catcher combo covers DH if that’s what Braves use next season. Braves are in good shape behind the plate. Just for kicks, 2025 rankings (fWAR / wRC+ / age). Langeliers - 3.9 / 132 / 27; Contrares - 3.6 / 124 / 27); Baldwin - 3.1 / 125 / 24; Murphy - 2.0 / 97 / 31. A lot of quality catchers in the organization in the last few years.
Regarding catchers, Baldwin certainly was one of the few bright spots this year. Watching the playoffs, we're constantly reminded of what we had and gave up in Contreras. Would I rather have Contreras than Baldwin? Don't know - but certainly I'd rather have Contreras than Murphy. Murphy has been good behind the plate but I'm concerned that next year he will again struggle to hit above .200.
Is there any stat service that rates, tabulates, and compares front office performance/decisions over time? Seems like an interesting and useful analysis. My bet is AA et al would not stack up as well as some of their press clippings.
Will be interesting to see how a catcher combo covers DH if that’s what Braves use next season. Braves are in good shape behind the plate. Just for kicks, 2025 rankings (fWAR / wRC+ / age). Langeliers - 3.9 / 132 / 27; Contrares - 3.6 / 124 / 27); Baldwin - 3.1 / 125 / 24; Murphy - 2.0 / 97 / 31. A lot of quality catchers in the organization in the last few years.
Lindsay, it was good to see you on YouTube. You looked great great and hope all went well with your heart surgery.
Had some complications, but made it through and am currently on the mend. Glad to be back!
Welcome back, Lindsay.
Regarding catchers, Baldwin certainly was one of the few bright spots this year. Watching the playoffs, we're constantly reminded of what we had and gave up in Contreras. Would I rather have Contreras than Baldwin? Don't know - but certainly I'd rather have Contreras than Murphy. Murphy has been good behind the plate but I'm concerned that next year he will again struggle to hit above .200.
Is there any stat service that rates, tabulates, and compares front office performance/decisions over time? Seems like an interesting and useful analysis. My bet is AA et al would not stack up as well as some of their press clippings.
I was hoping the Braves might get the Tar Heel catcher Stephenson in the 1st round last year. But the Braves passed on him.
Great catch and throw and Big time Power lefthanded bat. A small concern about about his contact skills. Only hit about
.257 for the Tar Heels
He was tremendous when he played after the draft, per Baseball America. The 2nd best performance of all the First Rounders.
Lindsay i hope your surgery went well.