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Name: Daulton VarshoDOB: 7/2/1996 (Age 20)Height: 5’10"Weight: 190B/T: L/RAcquired: Competitive Balance Round B http://www.bravesfanproshop.com/authentic-nick-markakis-jersey , 2017 MLB DraftPosition: , 342..."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Diamondbacks Farm TeamsGameday ThreadsDiamondbacks NewsDiamondbacks Game ReportsFang FoodDiamondbacks Farm SystemDiamondbacks ProspectsDiamondbacks Top Prospect #3: Catcher Daulton VarshoNew,4commentsESTShareTweetShareShareDiamondbacks Top Prospect #3: Catcher Daulton VarshoMark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsName: Daulton VarshoDOB: 7/2/1996 (Age 20)Height: 5’10”Weight: 190B/T: L/RAcquired: Competitive Balance Round B, 2017 MLB DraftPosition: CatcherMost Notable Tool: HitSeason Stats: 80 G, 342 PA, .286/.363/.451, 11 2B, 3 3B, 11 HR, 44 RBI, 44 R, 19/22 SB, 30/72 BB/K for A+ Visalia2018 Season Summary: Varsho was well on his way to establishing himself as one of the game’s best catcher prospects David Justice Jersey , but missed two months after breaking the hamate bone in his right hand when hit by a pitch. Even with the time missed, Varsho continued to show a high BABIP skill with his .341 mark mirroring his .338 output from Hillsboro. He also showed an inclination for thievery, which is unusual for catchers, with 19 SB and only getting caught 3 times. Varsho didn’t draw walks at an exceptional level in Visalia, but did in the Fall League. He continued to show a high BABIP skill although his power disappeared as pitchers were able to get him to expand his zone at times. Tools: Hit 45/60, Power 45/55, Speed 55, Defense 45/55A high BABIP skill combined with an average walk rate should allow Varsho to post solid OBPs. On top of that, he might not hit for a lot of power but could put in about 15-20 homers with an XBH of 8-9% overall. Varsho shows a knack for thievery on the basepaths with a career rate of 34/43, which is unusual for a catcher but should turn him into a plus baserunner anyways. His athletic ability plays well behind the plate when it comes to blocking balls in the dirt and has improved as a receiver and gunning down basestealers with 36% of stolen base attempts getting thrown out. The defense behind the plate is good enough for him to remain back there, the only reason he wouldn’t catch is if they want the bat in the lineup an extra 200 trips. Upside: Varsho has the potential to be an everyday catcher, with above average regular upside and splitting time with other catcher prospect Dominic Miroglio. Unlike most catchers, Varsho is athletic enough to play a position other than catcher if they wanted to get his bat in the lineup and give him a breather from catching (think Buster Posey). Varsho will hit for a high average with decent power http://www.bravesfanproshop.com/authentic-nick-markakis-jersey , but could make a big impact on the bases. Risk: The biggest worry is about his long term position, but not because I don’t think Varsho can’t handle catcher. Two reasons why he could be moved off the plate include injury, although I’m not sure he has a history of concussions, or wanting to get the bat in the lineup 600 times vs. 450 times. If he can’t handle another position (e.g. left field), it will be tough to give him the extra ABs without completely cratering the defense. Likely 2019 Assignment: Varsho would have likely been promoted to AA if not for the wrist injury, so I think that’s where he’ll start 2019 in. There he should split time with Miroglio at catcher although at that level, the DH goes away so they’ll have to give him reps somewhere if they want to continue to develop the bat. He should still get at least 70 starts behind the dish with Miroglio getting the other 70, so the question is where does Varsho play the other 35 or so games? I wouldn’t be surprised if they stick him in LF because he’s athletic enough to play a corner outfield spot if needed there. ETA: 2020 Season Another shuttle reliever."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Brewers Rumors and SpeculationConversation StartersWPA Game RecapsTransactionsLatest NewsMLB Trade RumorsMilwaukee Brewers NewsBrewers Rumors and SpeculationMilwaukee Brewers to sign Jake Petricka, per reportNew,165commentsAnother shuttle reliever.CSTShareTweetShareShareMilwaukee Brewers to sign Jake Petricka, per reportNick Turchiaro-USA TODAY SportsYesterday, Robert Murray of the Athletic wrote that the Milwaukee Brewers were “in the hunt” for additional bullpen depth and that they had several standing offers out to myriad free agent relievers. He was apparently on to something, as this evening Murray is reporting that the Brewers have agreed to a contract with right-handed veteran Jake Petricka:Petricka Scott Kazmir Jersey , 30, was a 2nd-round pick by the White Sox back in 2010 and debuted at the big league level with Chicago in 2013. Since then he’s appeared in parts of six MLB campaigns with the White Sox (2013-17) and more recently the Blue Jays (2018), appearing in 222 games while tossing 223.2 innings with a 3.98 ERA and 6.9 K/9 against 3.7 BB/9. Field Independent Pitching (4.00 FIP, 97 FIP-) more or less agrees with that level of run prevention, though Deserved Run Average feels that Petricka has been a well below-average hurler at the big league level (5.38 DRA, 124 DRA-).This past season in Toronto, Petricka totaled 45.2 innings during 41 outings, logging a 4.53 ERA with 41 strikeouts versus 16 walks. The Blue Jays elected to cut him loose after the season rather than pay him a raise on his $1.3 mil base salary.The financial terms of Petricka’s deal have not yet been reported, but it stands to reason that his MLB base salary will be lower than what he earned in Toronto last season. His remaining minor league option means that Petricka will likely be one of Milwaukee’s “shuttle” relievers next year, moving back and forth from AAA San Antonio as necessary. Statistics courtesy of Fangraphs and Baseball Prospectus