The Oakland A’s signed catcher Nick Hundley to a minor league contract on Monday, first reported by insider Jane Lee. The signing was confirmed by Susan Slusser of the S.F. Chronicle, who says Hundley can earn $1.25 million if he makes the majors.
It’s safe to say Hundley is a bat-first catcher. He’s capable of hitting double-digit homers, even in part-time duty, and has averaged 10 per year since 2013 with a solid .162 isolated slugging during that time. He doesn’t get on base and his career 89 wRC+ is mediocre at best, but it’s significantly higher than that of Oakland’s incumbents at the position.