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Jake Rogers, C
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Rogers was a third-round pick in 2016 despite a career .233/.333/.309 batting line during his three years at Tulane. One of the best defensive catchers in recent drafts, Rogers was a key part of the 2017 Justin Verlander deal with Houston, and while he’s shined behind the plate and displayed some raw power, big questions about the bat remain. Any discussion of Rogers begins with his defense. He’s a quiet receiver with soft hands and he excels in the catcher intangibles with excellent game calling and on-field leadership. He’s gunned down nearly 50% of opposing base stealers as a pro, and while his arm strength is plus, it’s his accuracy that really stands out, with throws consistently on a line and on the bag. Overall, it’s a very valuable defensive package, but Rogers’ bat will ultimately define his playing time. While he has plus raw power, we has a well-below average hit tool thanks to a grooved swing that gives him little plate coverage and leads to plenty of swing-and-miss. The floor here is a fine defensively-minded backup catcher, but that is also the most likely ceiling. (Alternate site)