Throughout the history of the Tampa Bay Rays, the catching position has been a weak spot. To say that they have received minimal offensive production there would be an understatement, as a focus on defensive acumen has been the primary criteria. Yet, there was hope that someone would finally end that streak and become a force on both sides of the plate.
Last year, it was Curt Casali’s turn to be the primary catcher. He showed some power in 2015, hitting ten home runs in 113 plate appearances while producing a .238/.304/.594 batting line. If he could produce at that level again in 2016, the Rays would have finally solved their problem at the catcher position.