The Boston Red Sox have a trio of catchers vying for playing time this spring. Based on Grapefruit League results thus far, Blake Swihart is emerging as the top option behind the plate.
Swihart has been raking this spring, going 7-for-20 (.350) with a walk in nine games. There’s still no sign of his home run stroke improving but the three doubles he’s tallied is an encouraging sign and he’s tied for fourth on the team with five RBI.
Compare those numbers to the underwhelming production from his competition. Sandy Leon is hitting .