Looking to leave no stone unturned heading into Spring Training, the Pittsburgh Pirates brought in another catcher, signing six-year major league veteran Kevin Plawecki to a minor league deal.
Whereas Austin Hedges has been mostly a negative producing offensively during his career, Plawecki has had some years in which he was a better than league average hitter. This comes over a small sample, as the most games he’s played in a season is 79 (posted a 92 wRC+).
That now gives the Pirates five non-roster catchers that will be attending training camp this spring.