Austin Barnes' designation for assignment surprised many, highlighting his deep-rooted presence with the Dodgers for 11 years. Though a backup catcher, he often stepped up during critical moments, notably as the primary catcher in the 2017 and 2020 World Series. Barnes' strategic plays, including a pivotal single against Blake Snell in Game 6 of 2020, exemplified his significant role in the team's successes. With impressive playoff statistics, he holds the third-most playoff appearances for a catcher in franchise history, cementing a legacy beyond mere statistics.
his greatest moment was a little single off Blake Snell, who in Game 6 of the 2020 World Series was looking invincible. That single led to coming to yank him from the game, and the rest is history.
Despite the All-Stars ahead of him, it was Barnes who was the primary catcher in the 2017 World Series - that he should've won.
he ended up with the third-most appearances (34) for a catcher in franchise history, and the fourth-most World Series appearances (16). So yeah, a backup catcher ... but not really.
Barnes was pivotal in Game 3 of that same World Series, where he showcased his willingness to do whatever it took with a squeeze and then a homer to put insurance up for the team.
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