Those iffy framing numbers were more than made up for in the past by Maldonado’s throwing arm behind the plate and blocking abilities, but those metrics dipped in 2023 as well.

Maldonado, now 38, has a long track record as a glove-first catcher. In almost 4,000 career plate appearances at the major league level, he has produced a batting line of .203/.278/.344.

Maldonado, now 38, has a long track record as a glove-first catcher. In almost 4,000 career plate appearances at the major league level, he has produced a batting line of .203/.278/.344.

Martin Maldonado, right, smiles during Padres spring training workouts at the Peoria Sports Complex on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 in Peoria, Ariz.. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) ...

Yes, pitchers love throwing to him, and he's a great leader, but Maldonado is a complete non-factor at the plate. He had just a .606 OPS last season while hitting .191. Even his defense took a ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — It hurt to run and swing, but maybe more problematic, to throw. So much of Martín Maldonado’s career has revolved around his right arm, the cannon that cuts down base ...

Martín Maldonado Pilots the Astros Through Another Hostile Environment Into Another ALCS / ... he will go off-speed and then counts where you throw off-speed regularly, he’ll go fastballs up.

Martín Maldonado hit a tying home run in the fifth off San Diego native Trevor Williams and Jose Iglesias brought in the ...

In the second inning of a game against the Mariners on Feb. 28, with runners on second and third and two outs, catcher Martín ...