24. Welington Castillo

Position: C | Age: 31 Current Team: Orioles | Best Fit: A's 2017 Stats: .282 BA, .813 OPS, 20 HR, 53 RBI, 0 SB He's established himself as one of the best
24. Welington Castillo
24. Welington Castillo /

Position: C | Age: 31

Current Team: Orioles | Best Fit: A's

2017 Stats: .282 BA, .813 OPS, 20 HR, 53 RBI, 0 SB

He's established himself as one of the best offensive catchers in the game—he did all of his statistical damage in just 341 at-bats—but the knock against him has always been his work behind, not beside, the plate. He's improved there, in certain ways—his remarkable 49% caught stealing rate last year jumps out at you—and while there actually aren't that many clubs with a need at catcher, the A's are one.


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