CARRYING ON THE TRADITION
The University of Miami has a long track record when it comes to producing major league catchers.
Charles Johnson was picked 28th overall in the 1992 draft and became a four-time Gold Glove winner, two-time all-star and World Series champion with the Marlins.
Yasmani Grandal went 12th overall in 2010 and has made two National League all-star teams and played in two World Series.
Zack Collins went 10th overall in 2016 and is entering his third season in the big leagues with the White Sox.
So what might be in store for Adrian Del Castillo, Miami’s next projected first-round catcher?
That all depends on how the 5-foot-11, 210-pound lefthanded hitter swings the bat and continues to progress behind the plate.
“He’s definitely catching better. The offensive side hasn’t been up to par, but it’s also early in the season so he can still catch up,” a major league scout said of Del Castillo, who was hitting .323 with three home runs, 21 RBIs and a .910 OPS through
