The 2024 MLB season has reached its conclusion and the Rays have flipped their mindset into offseason mode. One of the top items on their wish list, it seems, is too improve upon the poor output they received from the catching position.
Rays catchers posted a .562 OPS this season which was 3rd worst in MLB. The 1.2 fWAR they generated from the position ranked 8th worst in the league, and is mostly held afloat by the solid defense Ben Rortvedt provided all year.
Here is breakdown of where this production came from:
- Ben Rortvedt: 328 PA, 87 wRC+, 1.