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Tucker Barnhart has always flied under the radar a bit in Redsland. Described always as a solid backup catcher, the Reds youngster spent the majority of last season backing up Brayan Peña, and some of the season prior doing that, too, as Devin Mesoraco dealt with a myriad of injuries.

Tucker is a wizard behind the plate, that's never been a question. Unfortunately, the bat has never caught up; thus, "solid backup catcher." If everything goes to plan this season, he'll spend the majority of the season actually backing Devin Mesoraco instead of filling in for his fill in.