OAKLAND, CA - JULY 22: General view of the Oakland Athletics logos in the dugout before the game against the San Francisco Giants at the Oakland Coliseum on July 22, 2018 in Oakland, California. The Oakland Athletics defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-5 in 10 innings. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
In most cases, a catcher drafted out of high school will take years before they become a factor. They need to learn the nuances of the professional game, adjust from hitting weaker pitching, and learn the ins and outs on defense. Then there is Oakland A’s first round selection Tyler Soderstrom.