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MLB Draft Names to Know: The Catchers

By Benjamin Chase

Sep 7, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Catchers mask and glove sits in dugout before the game between the Detroit Tigers and the San Francisco Giants at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 7, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Catchers mask and glove sits in dugout before the game between the Detroit Tigers and the San Francisco Giants at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
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Matt Thaiss, University of Virginia

Who Is He?

If Collins has questions about his future at the position, Thaiss has to be questioned even more. If not for injuries early in 2015, he would not have been anointed to the position that he’s now held through two seasons, including one as the starting catcher for the NCAA champions. He’s got plenty of arm at the position, but his receiving skills are in question. His bat will definitely carry his position in the MLB draft.

Where May He Be Picked?

Thaiss has received a lot of love toward the back of the first round from teams that believe they can take the bat and teach the catching. He seems like a perfect Cardinals draft pick in that he’s a hitter with multiple possible positions that he could be usable in, but the main thing is that the lefty bat will play. He’s probably a guy that will go from about pick 20-35.

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