Arizona Diamondbacks All Time 25 Man Roster
By David Hill
Catcher: Miguel Montero (2006-2014)
During his run with the Arizona Diamondbacks, there was little that Miguel Montero could not do. A catcher with a decent amount of pop and a good arm, Montero was a key piece to the Diamondbacks success in his days in the desert.
A two time All Star, Montero hit double digit home runs in six of his nine years with the Diamondbacks, failing to do so only in the years that he was a part time option. He also had five seasons with 20 or more doubles, giving Arizona another solid bat towards the bottom of their lineup.
Over those nine seasons, Montero produced a solid .264/.342/.421 batting line, hitting 97 home runs and 172 doubles. Montero was also a solid postseason performer, getting eight hits in 27 at bats, hitting two doubles and driving in two more runs.
Behind the plate, Montero was just as solid. He led the league with a 40% caught stealing rate in 2011, and his solid arm put him in the top five in assists four times. Montero also led the league in putouts twice, and in double plays (12 in 2014) and runs saved (10 in 2011) once each.
One of the few catchers who could get the job done at the plate, as well as behind it, Miguel Montero has already established himself as the best catcher in Arizona Diamondbacks history. Still active, a possible return to Arizona would only help add to his place in team history.