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Bo Naylor’s projections are weird...and so is his swing

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Among everyday starters, no Cleveland Guardian is coming off a more disappointing 2024 season than Bo Naylor. Coming out of a bad 2023, the biggest bright spot for the Guardians was Bo Naylor. Over the final two months of that season, Naylor was the best hitting catcher in the entire league, posting a 145 wRC+ over his final 140 plate appearances with a slash line of .272/.379/.513 and seven home runs. The future felt so bright, but 2024 came around, and with him assuming everyday catching duties, it felt as if Bo forgot how to hit. From a 122 wRC+ and 2.