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The State of the Catcher

Austin Barnes and Russell Martin have taken the majority of the innings behind the plate this year. After about 25% of the season is complete, Martin is hitting .259 with a .400 OB% in just 39 AB’s while Barnes is hitting .206 with a .316 OB%. Barnes started the season hitting well but cooled off quickly and has not shown much since his initial start. Martin has fared better in the “eye test” as he has been working with the new hitting team to change his swing path. It appears to be having some effect.

The question is: Will he hold up physically?