Marlins' Catcher Dilemma: Ramirez vs. Mack

0:00On April 28th, Augustine Ramirez had a rough year behind the plate last season, leading Major League catchers in errors and past balls while ranking. Dead last and key defensive metrics, like defensive runs, saved. The Miami-Marlin stuck with him anyway, hoping his strong minor league bat would translate, but so far this year, he's catching about the same. Innings is back up. Liam Hicks, with similar defensive woes. Ramirez show power in the minors with a 128-weighted runs created plus. But his big league offense sits at just 84-weighted. Runs created plus through early 2026. Meanwhile, top prospect Joe Matt crushed it in triple A last year, with a 107-weighted runs created plus and elite defense, and he's already. Posting a 115 mark this season, while drawing walks like crazy, the Marlin's catchers are getting torched on the bases, allowing the most stolen bases in baseball, both last year and now, with just three caught. Steel so far, that hurts their pitchers big time, and even with thugout pitch calling,

1:02the duo isn't game-changing the staff like others do. Max ready after 99 triple A games last year, added to the 40-man roster to dodge the Rule 5 draft. Sticking with Ramirez blocks a clear upgrade, especially with first base open for a bad only role. Earlier this week, Miami's hanging around contention as the Phillies and Metz stumble out the gate. Promoting Matt could lock down the long-term catcher spot, boost the pitching staff, and juice their lineup just when the division's wide open. Stay tuned with MLB News today, AI Powered Updates. I'm Corey with The Story.