The famous line “heros get remembered but legends never die” from the movie Sandlot is one few would ever associate with former Phillies catcher Erik Kratz. A 29th round draft pick in 2002 Kratz spent parts of nine seasons in the minor leagues before making his major league debut.
He’s never been anything more than a backup catcher, but for some reason, baseball is falling in love with Erik Kratz.
Some of the love comes from Kratz’s performance in game two of the NLDS, his first career playoff game after nine years bouncing between the minors and majors.