Víctor Caratini
Víctor Caratini | |
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Houston Astros – No. 17 | |
Catcher | |
Born: Coamo, Puerto Rico | August 17, 1993|
Bats: Switch Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
June 28, 2017, for the Chicago Cubs | |
MLB statistics (through April 8, 2024) | |
Batting average | .237 |
Home runs | 39 |
Runs batted in | 174 |
Teams | |
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Víctor Manuel Caratini (born August 17, 1993) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball catcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, and Milwaukee Brewers. Listed at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) and 215 pounds (98 kg), he throws right-handed and is a switch hitter.
Career
Atlanta Braves
Caratini was drafted by the
Chicago Cubs
On July 31, 2015, the Braves traded Caratini to the
Caratini began the 2017 season with the
Caratini began the 2019 season as one of the Cubs' two catchers, along with Willson Contreras. Caratini made another pitching appearance on June 22, pitching a scoreless ninth inning in a Cubs loss to the New York Mets.[12] On the year, Caratini slashed .266/.348/.447 with career-highs in home runs (11) and runs batted in (34) in 95 games for the Cubs.[13]
On September 13, 2020, Caratini caught a no-hitter against the Milwaukee Brewers for teammate Alec Mills.[14] In the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Caratini batted .241/.333/.328 in 44 games for Chicago, with one home run and 16 runs batted in over 132 plate appearances.[15]
San Diego Padres
On December 29, 2020, Caratini and
On April 9, 2021, Caratini caught a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers for teammate Joe Musgrove, the first no-hitter in Padres history and the second no-hitter he had caught in eight months. There had not been a no-hitter in MLB since Caratini had caught one with the Cubs, which made Caratini the first catcher in MLB history to catch consecutive no-hitters for two different teams.[17] On June 17, 2021, Caratini hit his first career walk-off home run against pitcher Amir Garrett and the Cincinnati Reds. In 2021, Caratini played in a career-high 116 games and batted .227/.309/.323 with 7 home runs and 39 RBIs.
On March 22, 2022, Caratini signed a $2 million contract with the Padres, avoiding salary arbitration.[18]
Milwaukee Brewers
On April 6, 2022, Caratini was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Brett Sullivan and Korry Howell.[19] On July 4, 2022, Caratini hit his second career walk-off home run against Scott Effross and his old team, the Chicago Cubs. Caratini became the fifth player in major league history to strike out four times before hitting a walk-off home run.[20] In 95 games with Milwaukee in 2022, he batted .199/.300/.342 with 9 home runs and 34 RBIs.
On January 12, 2023, Caratini agreed to a one-year, $2.8 million contract with the Brewers, avoiding salary arbitration.[21] He became a free agent following the season.
Houston Astros
On December 6, 2023, Victor Caratini signed a 2 year, $12 million dollar contract with the Houston Astros.[22]
See also
References
- ^ "Braves like bat of second-round pick Caratini". Atlanta Braves. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
- ^ "Cubs acquire catcher Victor Caratini from Atlanta". Chicago Cubs. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
- ^ "What are the Cubs getting in catcher Victor Caratini?". CSN Chicago. Archived from the original on September 6, 2014. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
- ^ Chicago Tribune (July 31, 2014). "Cubs net top catching prospect Victor Caratini from Braves". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
- ^ "Cougars' Caratini glad to switch sides". Kane County Chronicle. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
- ^ "Martinez, Caratini make strong first impressions for Cougars". mySuburbanLife.com. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
- ^ "Victor Caratini Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ Gonzales, Mark. "Cubs add five to 40-man roster, including two lefty relievers". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ "Montero designated for assignment by Cubs after he blasts Arrieta". June 28, 2017.
- ^ "The 2018 CHI N Regular Season Pitching Log for Victor Caratini". Retrosheet. Retrieved June 23, 2019.
- ^ "Colorado Rockies 2, Chicago Cubs 1". Retrosheet. October 2, 2018. Retrieved June 23, 2019.
- ^ "Mets vs. Cubs - Box Score". ESPN. June 22, 2019. Retrieved June 23, 2019.
- ^ "We Know Your Nature – 2019 Cubs Player Reviews: Victor Caratini – Faxes from Uncle Dale".
- ^ Bastian, Jordan (September 13, 2020). "Ross knows Caratini's role in no-no very well". MLB.com. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
- ^ "San Diego Padres 40-man roster profile: Victor Caratini". January 11, 2021.
- ^ Cassavell, AJ. "Padres go all-in, make Snell, Yu deals official". MLB.com. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ^ Santos, Justice delos; Cassavell, AJ (April 10, 2021). "1 catcher, 2 teams, back-to-back no-hitters". MLB.com. Archived from the original on April 10, 2021.
- ^ "Arbitration Tracker For 2022". MLBTradeRumors. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
- ^ "Brewers shore up catching depth with two trades". ESPN. April 6, 2022. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ^ "Victor Caratini's walk-off HR in 10th caps wild end to Chicago Cubs-Milwaukee Brewers". ESPN.com. July 4, 2022. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
- ^ Franco, Anthony (January 13, 2023). "Brewers Avoid Arbitration With Hoby Milner, Victor Caratini". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ https://www.mlb.com/news/victor-caratini-astros-deal
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Victor Caratini on Twitter
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