Re: next years catcher

Brooklyn Tom wrote:

> "Johjima could very well be the best right-handed hitter in Japan,
>hitting .338 in 2004 with 36 HR, 49 BB and 45 K in just 116
> games. Through August 24, 2005, Johjima is hitting .306 with
> 20 HR, 30 BB and 30 K."

> Anyone want to take a shot with another player from Japan?

As you know, on a championship team, the catcher has
to be able to handle the pitchers well and generally run
the ballclub on the field. (That's why some catchers
make good managers.) If Johjima cold do any of these
things his hitting would be a plus. It would be another
long shot.

Piazza was an average-minus catcher defensively, who
had Hall-of-Fame numbers that could carry a ball club.
So, some of his weaknesses could be overlooked, and
he has gotten better defensively as his power numbers
continue to decline.


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