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Red Sox History: A look at Boston’s notable backup catchers

July 04, 2010; Boston, MA, USA; A general view as a large American flag hangs over the green monster before the start of the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
July 04, 2010; Boston, MA, USA; A general view as a large American flag hangs over the green monster before the start of the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 15: Yuli Gurriel #10 of the Houston Astros slides past Kevin Plawecki #25 of the Boston Red Sox to score in the eighth inning of Game One of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 15, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 15: Yuli Gurriel #10 of the Houston Astros slides past Kevin Plawecki #25 of the Boston Red Sox to score in the eighth inning of Game One of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 15, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Red Sox may have the best backup in the league

An insurance policy is just what Boston has in right-hand hitting Kevin Plawecki. What has happened with Plawecki is an improvement not expected with his hitting. In the infamous 2020 season – Plawecki’s first in Boston – he hit .341.

Last season Plaweki hit a hard .287 in 64 games. The former number one draft pick of the Mets (2012) has signed for 2022, which could be his last with the Red Sox. The contract is for $2.25 Million, and teams are constantly shifting for a lower price tag on backup players.

Plawecki also has a history as a pitcher. This is undoubtedly all under the category of cannon fodder, but Plawecki has notched 6.2 innings pitched in six appearances over his MLB career. But with the Red Sox bullpen in constant flux, you never know.

The 2022 season is critical for the Red Sox and their catching situation. Vázquez will be a free agent after the season, and so will Plawecki. The minors have some possibilities, but the Red Sox were also exploring trade options before the lockout.

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