The Los Angeles Dodgers have opted to retain catcher Austin Barnes for his 10th season, underscoring his vital role beyond his batting performance. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts hailed Barnes as a significant unsung hero and a fundamental part of the team's culture. In addition to his backup catcher responsibilities since joining from the Miami Marlins in 2015, Barnes notably caught the last pitch of the 2020 World Series. With a career batting line of .223/.324/.339, he continues to be a dependable player as the Dodgers pursue another championship.
Barnes has been instrumental to the Dodgers' success over the years, even if it doesn't seem that way at times due to his lack of production on the field.
There's not many guys playing today that have caught the last out of a World Series game... He’s one of the glue guys, he really is.
I think he understands the fabric of and culture of our club. He's one of the guys I count on for consistency and messaging and also performance.
In parts of 10 seasons with the Dodgers thus far, Barnes has hit .223/.324/.339 with 60 doubles, three triples, 35 home runs and 160 RBI across 599 games.
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