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Shea Langeliers, C

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Scouting report

Langeliers was the consensus best catcher in the 2019 draft not named Adley Rutschman, but it was still a surprise to see him go in the top 10. His game's maturity made Atlanta comfortable with a full-season assignment for his debut, and he impressed behind the plate while leaving scouts with mixed opinions about his future offensive potential. Langeliers has a decent understanding of the strike zone and can flash above-average raw power, but there are questions about how often he will get to it. He never put up big numbers at Baylor, and his swing can get mechanical and unconnected at times. His offensive development will dictate his ultimate value, as his defense is big league-ready right now. Langeliers simply has no weaknesses behind the dish. He’s athletic behind the plate, an agile blocker, and features a plus arm with an accurate, quick release. Beyond the physical ability, he earns high praise for his pitch calling, game management and attention to detail. The Braves will be tempted to challenge Langerliers in 2021 after the missed year, but they can also afford to be a bit patient with his offensive development due to William Contreras’ position ahead of him on the depth chart. (Alternate site)