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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Gattis to get some games at the catcher position. http://m.astros.mlb.com/news/article/172891076/astros-evan-gattis-could-see-time-at-catcher Could be our first threat in a long time if he can get it together at the plate. Also gets Tucker in at DH. Finally. itshappenning.gif
