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Memories of Patrick Mazeika

G-Fafif Aug 21 2022 12:28 PM

The classic third catcher in two-catcher times has been claimed off waivers by the Giants. His specialty was hitting them twenty feet and winning games.

kcmets Aug 21 2022 12:32 PM Re: Memories of Patrick Mazeika

He had a fun last name. Not as fun as Zastryzny, but fun nonetheless.

Gwreck Aug 21 2022 12:45 PM Re: Memories of Patrick Mazeika

Got a lot of attention for walk-off fielders' choices in 2021, but his biggest moment probably was a big go-ahead homer against the Mariners in May this year.

Edgy MD Aug 21 2022 01:09 PM Re: Memories of Patrick Mazeika

Did not successfully steal the nickname Maz from Lee Mazzilli. Kind of tall and skinny for a catcher but his shaved-head-and-beard look showed how committed he was to the position. Was maddeningly consistent, hitting .190 with 1 homer and six RBI in 2021, and .191 with 1 homer and six RBI in 2021. His minor league record suggests he has a strong offensive profile than that, but those numbers make me think he needs nine more seasons to reach .200. I suspect the Mets suspected he was going to be claimed, but the role of catcher-of-the-future was taken.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 22 2022 06:26 AM Re: Memories of Patrick Mazeika

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Edgy MD Aug 22 2022 08:13 AM Re: Memories of Patrick Mazeika

That card makes me want to name the Bench Player of the Month Award after him. But of course it should be named after Rusty Staub.

The Hot Corner Aug 22 2022 01:24 PM Re: Memories of Patrick Mazeika

Seemed like a decent guy, but he was never going to be the answer at catcher. Master of the 60 foot fielders choice ground out.