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Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Two Sandwiches, Apr 17, 2016.

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  1. Two Sandwiches

    Two Sandwiches Member

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    Is there some unwritten rule in the Baseball Gods Handbook stating that the Astros absolutely, positively, can NEVER have a catcher that can hit?


    In 20+ years of following the Astros, I can't remember us having a catcher that could hit. I was too young to remember Biggio as a catcher, so that doesn't count for me.


    I just get so tired of having absolutely no offense from one position. Eusebio hit for decent average, but that's the only one we've really had.
     
    #1 Two Sandwiches, Apr 17, 2016
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  2. Fulgore

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    Probably Mitch Meluskey in 2000 was the last offensive threat at catcher
     
    #2 Fulgore, Apr 17, 2016
  3. Buck Turgidson

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    Too bad he was terrible as a catcher and a human being.
     
    #3 Buck Turgidson, Apr 17, 2016
  4. Nick

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    And I'm sure it was just a coincidence that that was the year the entire pitching staff went to crap.

    And they all magically right the ship the following year with Ausmus back.
     
    #4 Nick, Apr 17, 2016
  5. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    2013 Castro was good. .276/.350/.485.
     
    #5 bobrek, Apr 17, 2016
  6. juicystream

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    I'm pretty sure Jason Castro in 2013 or Hank Conger last year was.

    Tony Eusebio was a pretty good hitter, though he didn't have much power.
     
    #6 juicystream, Apr 17, 2016
  7. Prize Closet

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    Eusebio could get on base
     
    #7 Prize Closet, Apr 17, 2016
  8. Buck Turgidson

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    '98 Ausmus (.356 OBP) was solid.

    Damn that team was stacked.
     
    #8 Buck Turgidson, Apr 17, 2016
  9. Prize Closet

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    Trading Nottingham probably wasn't a good idea
     
    #9 Prize Closet, Apr 17, 2016
  10. Nick

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    Wood, Brown, Hitchcock... Wood, Brown, Hitchcock.... UGHRFHGHGHH!!!
     
    #10 Nick, Apr 17, 2016
  11. bigtexxx

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    I'm sure Max Sapp is almost ready. First round pick baby
     
    #11 bigtexxx, Apr 17, 2016
  12. Nick

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    Does anybody think he'll actually stay at catcher?
     
    #12 Nick, Apr 17, 2016
  13. Fulgore

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    Castro in 13 was decent but I wouldn't consider Conger last year a threat. His BA was around 225. I forgot about Eusebio. Nice contact hitter just wish he had more power
     
    #13 Fulgore, Apr 17, 2016
  14. Houstunna

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    The greatest Astro team.

    Also, the most disappointing.
     
    #14 Houstunna, Apr 17, 2016
  15. Buck Turgidson

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    It was very selfish of him to go and make himself sick and try to die.
     
    #15 Buck Turgidson, Apr 17, 2016
  16. The Beard

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    He was more than decent, his .835 OPS was topped by only Joe Mauer and Yadi Molina among everyday catchers that year. Only Weiters hit more HR. Castro was a very good offensive catcher in 13

    What the hell happened
     
    #16 The Beard, Apr 17, 2016
  17. Snake Diggit

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    2013 Castro partially benefitted from BABIP luck but also hit for a lot more power. His k/bb rates were pretty close to his career average. Not sure if his swing changed or what.
     
    #17 Snake Diggit, Apr 17, 2016
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    #18 donkeypunch, Apr 17, 2016
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    I actually didn't even know about his health issues. now I'm aware
     
    #19 bigtexxx, Apr 17, 2016
  20. cardpire

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    don't feel guilty. in all fairness, he did suck at baseball anyway.
     
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