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Originally posted by ihatenames
I'd say he's worth about 4 or 5 million. He's a good contact hitter, and still even post injury has pretty good speed for a catcher. Good top of the order hitter.
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I'd say he's either a good #2 or #8 hitter. His OBP and lack of strikeouts are good for the top of the order, but he's also been referred to as an ideal #8 hitter, as he can be counted on to reach base, or at least make contact, in front of the pitcher. Probably the main reason he bats at the top for the Pirates is because they don't have anybody else who can do it. I'd prefer somebody with a better bat in the 2 hole, somebody with a little more pop.