AUSTIN
HEDGES
#18 -
C
.133 in last 15AB
Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
6’1’’,
223 lbs
Bats/Throws
R /
R
Experience
8
years
Debut
May 4, 2015
Born
Aug 18, 1992
(30 yrs)
San Juan Capistrano, California
Hometown
San Juan Capistrano, California
Drafted
Drafted by San Diego in 2011 (2/82).
Acquired
Acquired as a free agent in 2022.
Game Log
| Date | Team | Opp | POS Position
|
AB At Bats
|
R Runs
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H Hits
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2B Doubles
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3B Triples
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HR Home Runs
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RBI Runs Batted In
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BB Walks
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SO Strikeouts
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SB Stolen Bases
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CS Caught Stealing
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YTD-AVG | YTD-OBP | YTD-SLG | YTD-OPS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-30 |
|
|
C | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | .333 | - | .333 | - |
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-12-17 |
Signed as a free agent by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract.
|
| 2022-11-06 |
Filed for free agency.
|
| 2022-07-08 |
Missed 12 games (concussion).
|
| 2022-06-28 |
Concussion, 7-day injured list (retroactive to June 26th, 2022).
|
| 2022-06-06 |
Missed 2 games (left hip injury).
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Coast League (AAA) | All-Star Team All-Star Team | 2016, 2012 |
News
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Rotowire
Sat, Dec 17, 2022 at 7:10 PM
Hedges agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract with the Pirates on Saturday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Scouting Report
Is an exceptional defensive catcher, with outstanding throwing ability from behind the plate, a quick release and also great agility. His receiving skills are off-the-charts good, overall. Can also be a solid contact hitter. Is woefully inconsistent at the dish, prone to huge hitting slumps. Also, the jury is still out on his long-term power stroke at the big-league level. Gets into trouble when he starts to swing for the fences.
Long Range Potential: Talented, defense-first catcher with some upside.
