Connor Wong, a catcher for the Red Sox, has not met expectations following earlier predictions he could rival top AL East catchers. Currently rated 28th by FanGraphs, the Red Sox lag behind competitors like the Orioles and Blue Jays. Despite showing some offensive potential with a respectable batting line and 13 home runs last season, Wong's defensive metrics are concerning, ranking poorly in fielding, blocking, and framing. With limited backup options in the organization, Wong must improve defensively to secure his place in the lineup as he enters his third season.
Wong needs to improve his 27% strikeout rate, but his .265 batting average and 13 home runs are promising signs for a catcher.
Despite contributing offensively, Wong's -10.8 fielding metric and poor rankings in blocking and framing have significantly harmed his value as a catcher.
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