The Phillies’ Jorge Alfaro is awesome

Jun 18 2018 by The Good Phight

 

At least, I think he’s awesome.

What does one want in a starting catcher?

It’s a question that a lot of people will have a lot of different answers to. Some people value defense more, hoping that the catcher is able to control the running game while simultaneously massaging the best performances possible out of the pitching staff. Others will want a more offensive-minded backstop, preferring power and on base ability to the leather. Both kinds of catchers have a place on a major...

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