The Athletics solidified not only their starting catcher position in 2024 with Shea Langeliers taking significant steps forward, both as a hitter and a defender. They also found their backup catcher of the present and future in Kyle McCann.
How was he acquired?
The A’s took McCann with their fourth-round pick back in 2019, which was a bit of a steal as MLB Pipeline had him ranked 88th in the draft. Known as a power-first guy with a bit of work to do on defense, that profile proved itself out in his professional debut as he hit .