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Pittsburgh Pirates: The Backup Catching Situation for 2021

There were not a lot of bright spots for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who finished with the worst record in baseball. However, one of those bright spots was at the catcher position, more specifically Jacob Stallings. While catching was viewed as big hole in the organization from top to bottom, Stallings proved that he can be a more than capable starter in this league. He is one of the best pitch framers in the majors, plays solid defense behind the plate, and has provided more with the bat than many thought he would.

While Stallings was always assumed to be a part of this team’s roster, the question was where the Pittsburgh Pirates would get another catcher who could make a viable backup.