[Giants]

One correction, Mick - Grandal is the Pirates’ starting C.  Bart is the #2.

Too true. I got excited because Bart started two of the three games vs. the Giants and Grandal is hitting .213/.224/.409/.633.

So much of catching is defense, including pitch calling and framing.  At best, Bart is a below average receiver.  Unless he improves his defensive skills, he will struggle to become a regular catcher at the major league level.  His future might be as a DH if he can keep his strike out rate at a reasonable level (currently it is above the MLB average).  There is no doubt he can hit for power when he connects.

[Giants]

One correction, Mick - Grandal is the Pirates’ starting C.  Bart is the #2.

Too true. I got excited because Bart started two of the three games vs. the Giants and Grandal is hitting .213/.224/.409/.633.

So much of catching is defense, including pitch calling and framing.  At best, Bart is a below average receiver.  Unless he improves his defensive skills, he will struggle to become a regular catcher at the major league level.  His future might be as a DH if he can keep his strike out rate at a reasonable level (currently it is above the MLB average).  There is no doubt he can hit for power when he connects.