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Matt Wieters • #32 • C
Status:Free agent
Ht/Wt:6'5", 235 lbs.
Born:May 21, 1986 (37 yrs) in Charleston, SC
Hometown:Goose Creek, SC
Experience:12 years
Drafted:Drafted by Baltimore in 2007 (1/5).
Bats:S
Throws:R
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Scouting Report
Is an imposing presence (as both a hitter and catcher). Owns a superb batting eye with good power, suggesting he can be an impact switch-hitter. Makes very few mistakes with his glove. Is a leader. Needs some more work at throwing runners out. Elbow issues don't help. Bats better from the left side than the right, so more improvement is needed there. Could take more walks as a hitter.
Long Range Potential: Solid, switch-hitting catcher, when healthy.
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
AL Rawlings Gold Glove Award 2012, 2011
MLB Named to the All-Star Game 2012, 2011
Minor League Baseball Player of the Year 2008
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