In his heart, he knew he was a catcher. The Rockies knew he possessed raw power, but were unsure about his position.
Last season, he played left field, right field, first base, and catcher, and was an occasional designated hitter. He showed promise but didn’t thrive.
The 25-year-old and the Rockies reached a crossroads during the offseason, deciding he would be a full-time catcher.
Wise move.
The Rockies’ 2021 fourth-round draft choice has not only become their everyday catcher, but he’s on a path that might lead to Atlanta for the All-Star Game on July 15.