Padres Player to Watch: Austin Hedges

APRIL 23: Austin Hedges #18 of the San Diego Padres makes a throw to first base to get the out on Mallex Smith #0 of the Seattle Mariners during the third inning of a baseball game at Petco Park April 23, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Por
Photo credit APRIL 23: Austin Hedges #18 of the San Diego Padres makes a throw to first base to get the out on Mallex Smith #0 of the Seattle Mariners during the third inning of a baseball game at Petco Park April 23, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Austin is arguably the best defensive catcher in the game today!

When it comes to framing numbers for catchers, he is tops in the majors. He’s currently hitting .202 with 6 homers and 16 RBI’s but it’s his defense that is most valuable to this team and pitching staff.

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Austin Hedges #18 of the San Diego Padres hits a double during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at PETCO Park on August 31, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
Photo credit Austin Hedges #18 of the San Diego Padres hits a double during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at PETCO Park on August 31, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

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