Yonder Alonso May Be a Catcher

During the team’s winter caravan event, manager Dusty Baker said the organization has considered using top prospect Yonder Alonso as a catcher.

“Imagine a left-handed, power-hitting catcher,” said Baker. Oh, we’ll try, but Alonso has never played another position besides first base, even during his time with the University of Miami. Just how he’ll fit into a lineup with Joey Votto is a real question, but sticking him behind the plate is a tremendous leap. Alonso, who turns 23 in April, batted .292/.374/.464 with nine home runs and 52 RBI in his first full year of pro ball last season.



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