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    Erik Kratz

    ErikKratz

    • Catcher
    • Birthdate
      15/6/1980
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Telford, PA
    • College
      Eastern Mennonite

    Career Stats

    • AVG
      .209
    • HR
      31
    • RBI
      105
    • OPS
      .611
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    Biography

    Position Catcher
    Birthdate15/6/1980
    BAT/THRRight/Right
    BirthplaceTelford, PA
    CollegeEastern Mennonite

    Career History

    New York Yankees
    New York Yankees2017-2017, 2020-2020 (2 Seasons)
    San Francisco Giants
    San Francisco Giants2019*-2019 (1 Season)
    Tampa Bay Rays
    Tampa Bay Rays2019*-2019 (1 Season)
    Milwaukee Brewers
    Milwaukee Brewers2018-2018 (1 Season)
    Houston Astros
    Houston Astros2016*-2016 (1 Season)
    Pittsburgh Pirates
    Pittsburgh Pirates2010-2010, 2016-2016* (2 Seasons)
    Kansas City Royals
    Kansas City Royals2014*-2015* (2 Seasons)
    Philadelphia Phillies
    Philadelphia Phillies2011-2013, 2015-2015* (4 Seasons)
    Toronto Blue Jays
    Toronto Blue Jays2014*-2014 (1 Season)

    Latest Videos

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    MLB News

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    Rule 5 draft: Yankees take Winquest, Rockies get Petit

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    Joe Buck gets Hall of Fame's Frick Award, joins dad Jack

    Joe Buck gets Hall of Fame's Frick Award, joins dad Jack

    Broadcaster Joe Buck becomes the 50th recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award, joining his father as the only father-son duo honored by the Hall of Fame.
    Jeff Passan raves about Orioles' lineup after addition of Pete Alonso

    Jeff Passan raves about Orioles' lineup after addition of Pete Alonso

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    2025-26 MLB free agency, trade grades: Offseason analysis

    We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
    2025 MLB winter meetings updates, rumors and predictions

    2025 MLB winter meetings updates, rumors and predictions

    Here's everything you need from Orlando as trade speculation and free agency buzz continues to swirl.
    Sources: Alonso finalizing 5-year, $155M deal with Orioles

    Sources: Alonso finalizing 5-year, $155M deal with Orioles

    First baseman Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles are finalizing a five-year, $155 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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