Tyler Stephenson: Best Reds catcher since Bench

[kaldaniels]

Hallowed ground bat wise for Garcia

Since 1969 worst OPS 70 PA's or more (Red only)

Season	Player		        BA	OBP	SLG	OPS	OPS+	Age	G	PA
2003	Brandon Larson		.101	.212	.146	.358	-2	27	32	104
2022	Aramis Garcia		.147	.169	.200	.369	-2	29	31	78
2015	Brennan Boesch		.146	.191	.202	.394	8	30	51	94
1985	Dann Bilardello		.167	.206	.196	.402	11	26	42	108
2017	Stuart Turner		.134	.182	.244	.426	10	25	37	89
1978	Don Werner		.150	.242	.186	.428	22	25	50	132
2002	Brady Clark		.152	.233	.197	.430	13	29	51	74
1972	Ted Uhlaender		.159	.246	.186	.432	28	32	73	128
1971	Pat Corrales		.181	.230	.202	.432	26	30	40	102
2017	Arismendy Alcántara	.171	.187	.248	.435	12	25	70	108

It really speaks poorly upon Thom when I see Alcantara and all I think of is Thom’s over-enunciation of his name.

[Mutaman]

When people say Stephenson is the "best Reds catcher since Bench" do they mean he’s a better catcher than Hannigan – better defensively, has a better arm, manages the game better than Ryan? Or are they saying that Stephenson is the best hitting catcher since Bench.

[kaldaniels]

When people say Stephenson is the "best Reds catcher since Bench" do they mean he’s a better catcher than Hannigan – better defensively, has a better arm, manages the game better than Ryan? Or are they saying that Stephenson is the best hitting catcher since Bench.

I take it as them saying “the total package.”

[Mutaman]

I take it as them saying “the total package.”

That says to me that people don't appreciate what a catcher means to a team defensively and in his ability to manage the game on the field. No way Tyler comes close to Hannigan in these areas-at least not yet.

[JFLegal]

When people say Stephenson is the "best Reds catcher since Bench" do they mean he’s a better catcher than Hannigan – better defensively, has a better arm, manages the game better than Ryan? Or are they saying that Stephenson is the best hitting catcher since Bench.

all-around. every piece of catching/hitting/being a leader included.

[Big Klu]

I take it as them saying “the total package.”

[Strikes Out Looking]

Wilson Contreas is a FA this off-season. Sounds like a good target. Stephenson could play first. Back up C. Might need a solution sooner than that though. There are so many concussions a person can have.

He's a good target, but this isn't Dodger zone. The Reds don't sign free agents that have value to other teams - it's not going to happen.

[kaldaniels]

Tyler Stephenson for Adley Rutchman.

Who says no?

[Wonderful Monds]

Tyler Stephenson for Adley Rutchman.

Who says no?

Definitely me. Rutchman may turn into what TySteve is today eventually, but TySteve is already there.

Prestigious or not, catchers are tricky to develop. Maybe Rutchman turns into a HOFer, maybe he turns into Matt Wieters.

[Assembly Hall]

Tyler Stephenson for Adley Rutchman.

Why?

[kaldaniels]

Why?

Theoretical dude.

I keep hearing all this love for Adley ((was) the best prospect in the game!!!) but I’d be hard pressed to take him over Tyler.

[JCM11]

Rutschman is the real deal IMO. I doubt the O's would move him. Maybe Castillo and Stephenson for Rutchman and prospects. How crazy would it be if the O's keep playing well and all 5 AL East teams are in on a Castillo trade? The O's could really use an ace.

[RiverRat13]

Can he play left field? I was on the keep him at catcher wagon but he's just not going to stay healthy there.

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[757690]

He may not get the chance.

He’s out now with a broken clavicle, likely season ending. The Reds have to thinking hard about moving him off of catcher.

[Reds]

He may not get the chance.

He’s out now with a broken clavicle, likely season ending. The Reds have to thinking hard about moving him off of catcher.

Yeah. I didn't expect my second half enthusiasm to die this quick. Hate it for him