Article: Why Isn't Mitch Garver Playing More?

[Mike Sixel]

I was sure he'd hit better than this.....

[jorgenswest]

I was sure he'd hit better than this.....

If you believe in his bat patience. If not, look elsewhere. It is way too early to judge his performance based on data. In another 40 plate appearance you might look at strike out and walk rates but even then you have to factor in adjusting to the level.

 

Patience.

[Mike Sixel]

If you believe in his bat patience. If not, look elsewhere. It is way too early to judge his performance based on data. In another 40 plate appearance you might look at strike out and walk rates but even then you have to factor in adjusting to the level.

 

Patience.

Oh. I'm not saying he's bad, just that I thought he'd hit better. And yes, too early to decide anything

[USAFChief]

 

I was sure he'd hit better than this.....

I think a lot of people got way too exited about a half season at Rochester.

 

He was a competent minor league hitter, but nothing particularly noteworthy.

 

Personally, I believe any time spent trying to make him a regular catcher is a waste. Go get a catcher. We don't have one, and Castro can be a great backup next year.

 

 

[RatherBeGolfing]

 

I was sure he'd hit better than this.....

 

It's sad that for how bad he's been at the plate, he's markedly better there than he is defensively. I kind of figured for a hit-first catcher he'd be able to at least somewhat hit