Victor Caratini
30-Year-Old
2023 Stats
AVG
.259
HR
7
RBI
25
R
23
SB
1
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Once the personal catcher for Yu Darvish, Caratini is now on to his third organization in four seasons, having signed a two-year contract with the Astros in December. While he hasn't endeared himself to another high-profile pitcher in recent years, he grades well in terms of pitch framing. He also hit more home runs in his two seasons with Milwaukee (16) than he did in four years with the Cubs to begin his career (15). Caratini, now 30, shouldn't be counted on to approach last year's batting average of .259 given his .236 career mark, but he does enough damage on fastballs to be a useful backup in Major League Baseball. The Astros have been clear about their intention to have Yainer Diaz take over as the primary backstop, but Caratini will likely see a couple starts per week and perhaps more if Diaz struggles to meet expectations. Read Past Outlooks
Agrees to terms with Astros
Caratini signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the Astros on Tuesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Caratini spent two seasons as Milwaukee's backup catcher, and he seems primed to take on the same role behind Yainer Diaz in Houston. The switch-hitting Caratini slashed .259/.327/.383 with seven homers and 25 RBI across 226 plate appearances last season, and his reputation as an excellent framer should help him earn occasional starts behind the dish.
Caratini spent two seasons as Milwaukee's backup catcher, and he seems primed to take on the same role behind Yainer Diaz in Houston. The switch-hitting Caratini slashed .259/.327/.383 with seven homers and 25 RBI across 226 plate appearances last season, and his reputation as an excellent framer should help him earn occasional starts behind the dish.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+13%
OPS vs RHP
2023
+22%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021vs Left | .600 | 258 | 4 | 21 | .218 | ||||
Since 2021vs Right | .678 | 638 | 19 | 77 | .228 | ||||
2023vs Left | .610 | 59 | 0 | 3 | .250 | ||||
2023vs Right | .745 | 167 | 7 | 22 | .262 | ||||
2022vs Left | .566 | 123 | 3 | 8 | .168 | ||||
2022vs Right | .692 | 191 | 6 | 26 | .218 | ||||
2021vs Left | .644 | 76 | 1 | 10 | .271 | ||||
2021vs Right | .628 | 280 | 6 | 29 | .214 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2021
+19%
OPS on Road
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+6%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021Home | .600 | 460 | 9 | 47 | .204 | ||||
Since 2021Away | .712 | 436 | 14 | 51 | .247 | ||||
2023Home | .691 | 114 | 3 | 9 | .248 | ||||
2023Away | .730 | 112 | 4 | 16 | .270 | ||||
2022Home | .461 | 169 | 2 | 14 | .142 | ||||
2022Away | .856 | 145 | 7 | 20 | .266 | ||||
2021Home | .676 | 177 | 4 | 24 | .235 | ||||
2021Away | .590 | 179 | 3 | 15 | .220 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Victor Caratini compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.42BB Rate
8.4%K Rate
19.9%BABIP
.296ISO
.124AVG
.259OBP
.327SLG
.383OPS
.711wOBA
.317Exit Velocity
91.3 mphHard Hit Rate
28.9%Barrels/PA
3.5%Expected BA
.258Expected SLG
.377Sprint Speed
21.2 ft/secGround Ball %
53.5%Line Drive %
18.2%Fly Ball %
28.3%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Caratini and Omar Narvaez split the starts behind the plate nearly down the middle last season, and only the former remains on the roster for 2023. However, the Brewers added fellow backstop William Contreras over the offseason, and he is set to be Milwaukee's primary catcher moving forward. Caratini swings from both the right and left side, but he had a rough go of it against southpaws last season, so expect the bulk of his starts to come against righties. If Caratini plays the type of defense he did last season he will still make a start or two a week, and his .228 BABIP suggests he could hit a bit more than he did a season ago.
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Goes deep in win
Caratini went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Thursday's 6-0 win over the Cardinals.
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Homers in win
Caratini went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, one RBI and two runs scored in Friday's win over the White Sox.
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Starting at first base
Caratini is making his first start of the season at first base, batting fifth Friday against Atlanta.
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Powers offense in win
Caratini went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Thursday's 3-2 win against the Mets.
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Homers in win
Caratini went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Reds.
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