Jorge Alfaro’s 2020 season ended riding the bench while his back-up Chad Wallach started in the postseason. Since Alfaro was acquired from the Phillies as a potential replacement for J.T. Realmuto, he’s been tasked with filling the starting catcher void but he has not quite filled the All-Star’s shoes.
Jorge Alfaro has real physical gifts. He has long been noted to have great physical strength that translates to raw power, a strong arm and speed. The tools are there, but his approach at the plate has had lackluster results and his work with the Marlins pitching staff has also been suspect.