Sep 26 2015 06:57 PM
Part-man, part-woodland creature, Yamani Grandal is your Dodger catcher.
A very effective pitch-framer, Yasmani is in his fourth year. He tends to produce low batting averages but high walk rates. Got some middling Lo Duca-like power, too, but he switch-hits. It seems like the number of switch-hitters is dropping dramatically these days, but here you have it, an old-fashioned switch-hitting catcher.
A Cuban by birth, Grandal is part of Generation Y, but came to the US as a child, growing up to star for the Miami Hurricanes. He was drafted by the Reds and went to San Diego as part of a big, fat package of talent for Mat Latos. Before establishing himself with the Dodgers, his Padre tenure would include a 50-game suspension due to a high testosterone level, a ripped up knee, and an association with Biogenesis.
In contrast with his pitch-framing success, he's never been particularly good against the running game. Unfortunately, that's not a weakness the 2015 Mets have a history of exploiting, but maybe Curtis gets cute.
Mrs. Grandal is Heather, and she likes to fold down her high tops for special occasions.
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He's been grinding a bit down the stretch with shoulder soreness. Catchers will grind this time of year.
Anybody know any more about Yasmani? Else let's talk about first.
