J.T. Realmuto Slashing .310/.355/.517 In Spring
3 years agoPhiladelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto has had a strong Spring Training so far. Over 10 games and 29 at-bats, he's slashing .310/.355/.517 with four extra-base hits (one home run, three doubles). The 31-year-old was limited a bit by injuries last year. He played in 134 games and compiled 17 home runs, 13 stolen bases, 73 RBI and 64 runs while slashing .263/.343/.439. Salvador Perez redefined what a catcher could do for fantasy managers last season and that monstrous season of his has led to Realmuto falling a bit out of favor at the position. But Realmuto most certainly remains an elite catcher and should be the second catcher drafted in all formats, especially in roto where his stolen bases are extra valuable. There's also a good chance he reaps the benefits of the designated hitter spot in the NL this year, earning some additional starts and at-bats because of it.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com