Don’t Worry, Bo Naylor is Coming

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Under the hood, there is a lot to like from him so far in ‘25

Bo Naylor has hit to a slashline of .188/.297/.281, good for a wRC+ of 77. These numbers fall in line with Bo’s disappointing 2024, but in there is a lot to like from his early season.

First and arguably most important for a catcher, the defense behind the plate is still very good. The elite level framing he showed last season has not gone anywhere. Of 29 catchers with at least 250 called pitches in the shadow of the zone...