PLAYING TIME: Catching in Seattle
Apr 12 2012
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Seattle catcher a situation to watch
Miguel Olivo (C, SEA) was back behind the plate on Thursday, a day after taking his first rest of the season on Wednesday, yielding to Jesus Montero (C/DH, SEA). The Mariners got a good night out of John Jaso (C, SEA) on Wednesday, who served as the DH and got two hits in four AB. With both Montero, 22, and Jaso, 28, on the roster, could Olivo's playing time could be at risk as we get further into the season?
Olivo is 33, and though he approached 20 HR in 2011, his 71% ct% and just 4% bb% conspired to keep his BA low (.224). He really offers nothing else at the plate other than power, and in the two younger catchers Seattle can count on an overall stud in the making (Montero)...
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