His 11-game hitting streak was 1 shy of the Red Sox' season high of 12 (Betts and Martinez). Threw out 5 of 19 attempted base stealers (26.3%). 1 catching prospect and No. July 19, 2020: C Blake Swihart assigned to Rangers Alternate Training Site from Nashville Sounds. Started as the DH in his season debut on 4/1 at TB, reaching base twice with a single and a walk. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms.
Won the Tim Wakefield Award, given to a Red Sox player/individual who best exemplifies the charitable spirit shown by the former pitcher. From 6/26-9/8, reached base in 6 of 9 pinch-hit plate appearances, going 5-for-8 (.625) with a BB and 3 RBI. From 6/26-9/8, reached base in 6 of 9 pinch-hit plate appearances, going 5-for-8 (.625) with a BB and 3 RBI.
Earned the BoSox Club's Man of the Year Award for contributions to the success of the Red Sox and for cooperation in community endeavors. He'll now search for a new organization. During his time in Arizona, the former elite catching prospect saw all of his action at first base or in the corner outfield. Started the Sox' season opener on 4/5 at CLE...At 24 years old, became Boston's youngest Opening Day catcher since Rich Gedman in 1983 (23 years old). December 10, 2019 The Swihart landed on the injured list June 1 and could get a week's worth of plate appearances before Arizona considers activating him.It didn't seem like things could get much worse for Swihart after his opening month, but they did; he hit .154/.200/.327 with 22 strikeouts in May (52 at-bats) and is now out indefinitely with this oblique strain. In 41 games coming off the bench, hit .348 (16-for46) with an .832 OPS...From 6/26 through the end of the season, batted .500 (13-for-26) with 9 runs, 4 2B, 7 RBI, and a 1.190 OPS when coming off the bench. 3 prospect overall following the season. From July through the end of the season, hit .314 (11- for-35) with RISP...Went 6-for-8 (.750) with 6 RBI over 8 PA with RISP from 8/22-30. Became the only Red Sox player in the last 100 years (1917-2016) with 3+ triples, 0 doubles, and 0 HR in a season...The only other AL players to do that in the last 100 years are MIN's Chuck Baker in 1981 and NYY pitcher George Mogridge in 1917...CIN's Hernan Iribarren also had 3 3B, 0 2B, and 0 HR in 2016. Began the season with Pawtucket and went 7-for-21 (.333) with a HR and 7 RBI in his first 6 games. Played 6 defensive positions: C (28 G, 16 GS); 1B (10 G, 5 GS); 2B (1 G); 3B (3 G, 1 GS); LF (9 G, 1 GS); and RF (14 G, 10 GS)...Made just 1 error, on 5/30 vs. TOR at 1B. Use of any marks, trademarks, or logos on this website shall not constitute a sponsorship or endorsement by the trademark holder.Partnered with the USA TODAY Sports Media Group | Powered by Traded to Arizona (ARI) from Boston (BOS) with $500,000 of international bonus pool for Signed a 1 year $910,000 contract with Boston (BOS), avoiding arbitrationSigned a 1 year $563,500 contract with Boston (BOS)Signed a 1 year $518,500 contract with Boston (BOS)Signed a 1 year $507,500 contract with Boston (BOS)Traded to Arizona (ARI) from Boston (BOS) with $500,000 of international bonus pool for Signed a 1 year $910,000 contract with Boston (BOS), avoiding arbitrationSigned a 1 year $563,500 contract with Boston (BOS)Signed a 1 year $518,500 contract with Boston (BOS)Signed a 1 year $507,500 contract with Boston (BOS) Following the season, hit .407 with a .515 OBP (11-for-27, 2 2B, 6 BB, 6 SO) in 9 games for Escogido in the Dominican Winter League...Played 6 games at catcher, 1 at 1B, 1 at DH, and 1 as a pinch-hitter.Made his 1st career Opening Day roster, but missed a majority of the season on the disabled list...Made his first 6 ML starts at catcher and his final 13 in LF.
The 28-year-old entered MLB as a catcher with the Red Sox and since added outfield to his resume and has played some first base as well. 5 prospect overall in the Red Sox system by Baseball America…Also rated the No.
Recorded his 100th career hit on 5/6 at TEX.
The Texas Rangers added infielder Yonny Hernandez to their Alternate Training Site on Sunday.
Placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left ankle sprain on 6/5...Transferred to the 60-day DL on 7/9.
5 prospect overall by BA.Caught 27 of 86 (31.3%) opposing base stealers...Went 28-for-78 (.359) when leading off an inning...Hit safely in 18 of 20 games from 5/10-6/7 at .342 (26-for-76) with 9 extra-base hits and 16 RBI...Batted .322 (19-for-59) in June...Knocked in a season-high 5 runs on 6/2 vs.
5 prospect overall by BA.Caught 27 of 86 (31.3%) opposing base stealers...Went 28-for-78 (.359) when leading off an inning...Hit safely in 18 of 20 games from 5/10-6/7 at .342 (26-for-76) with 9 extra-base hits and 16 RBI...Batted .322 (19-for-59) in June...Knocked in a season-high 5 runs on 6/2 vs.
His 84 games were the most by a Red Sox in his 1st ML season since Shea Hillenbrand in 2001 (139 games)...His 78 starts at catcher were the most for a 1st-year major leaguer since BAL's Matt Wieters in 2009 (84) and the 3rd-most for a 1st-year Red Sox behind Roy Partee (86 in 1943) and Gary Allenson (82 in 1978). The Rangers revealed that they have actually launched catcher/outfielder Blake Swihart He had actually been at the Rangers’ alternate training website as part of their 60- guy gamer swimming pool.. For the PawSox, made 43 starts at catcher and threw out 13 of 42 (31%) attempted base stealers. In 2020, Swihart will earn, while carrying a total salary of. Recalled from Triple-A on 5/2 after 18 games with Pawtucket...Made ML debut as BOS' starting catcher that day vs.
The back soreness may be a minor setback, but it stalls any momentum.