Dodgers: The Starting Catcher Battle is Off to a Quick Start

The Dodgers’ spring slate got off to a quick start offensively as the offense scored seven runs including four runs in the first inning. Both catchers knocked in runs and recorded a big hit.

Spring training for championship contenders are usually less exciting due to most of the roster spots being locked down and very little chances for players to earn spots. This is true for the Dodgers who enter the spring with their rotation all set and almost all of their position and bullpen roster spots also locked in. One of the few positions where there is an open competition is at catcher.

Both Russell Martin and Austin Barnes got off to a quick start offensively as both recorded doubles in the…