Zips projects drew waters at 1.8 fWAR (99 wRC+). Certainly nothing spectacular, but that's more than all of Hilliard, ozuna, and Rosario combined using zips. Is drew the first position guy we moved on when we shouldn't have? Be interesting to follow
The Braves actually have a really impressive string of solid offensive catchers dating back 30 years or so to Javy's debut. There were some down years in there, but it's mostly been a bunch of guys who can hit.
50PoundHead (03-28-2023), jpx7 (03-28-2023)
There were two other guys who went to the Royals in the deal: 3B/1B C.J. Alexander and RHP Andrew Hoffman. I still think Waters profiles as a decent 4th OF or maybe a little more. His K-rate needs to come down to fit the rest of his offensive profile
Ritchie is a good return. Our pitching depth in the lower minors was atrocious and needed upgrading and Ritchie should help with that. My guess is he starts at Augusta this year.
Last edited by 50PoundHead; 03-28-2023 at 01:51 PM.