Braves Acquire Bart: Offence Over Defence?
Atlanta trades for Joey Bart, sparking debate on whether they are sacrificing catching defence for offensive potential.
The Atlanta Braves have acquired catcher Joey Bart from the San Francisco Giants, a move that forces a hard look at whether the organisation is pivoting away from defensive excellence behind the plate in favour of offensive upside. Bart, a former second overall pick, brings a career 95 wRC+ and tangible signs of recent offensive improvement to a contending roster that needs pop. However, the acquisition comes with a documented cost: his defensive metrics, particularly pitch framing, rank well below league average.
