Atlanta Braves Off-Season Free Agent Outlook: Catchers
By Dan Horton
Mar 2, 2016; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, AZ, USA; Colorado Rockies catcher Nick Hundley (4) in the first inning during a spring training game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
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Nick Hundley is one of those veterans that’s always thought of, but never seriously considered. I think what he could do with a young crop of pitchers, with Flowers, would be tutelage and knowledge well invested in.
Hundley has never been a “blow you away” type of player. But he comes to the park everyday, does his job, and helps a team in more ways than one. He’s a leadership kind of guy that would be a more vocal presence.
Not that I don’t think Tyler could do that as well, but there is always room for more leadership in the Braves clubhouse.
Hundley’s offensive numbers are almost a mirror image of what Avila gives you. Hundley has had a bad year behind the plate, though, defensively. He’s only caught 11% of base runners, which is way down from his career average of 28%.
In 2015, he pegged 34% of base runners. Avila would be a better defensive backup, but either of them will give about the same from the offensive side.
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