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Logan O'Hoppe 2023 MLB Player Outlook: Trade Opens Eventual Spot for Angels Backstop
2 years agoInitially drafted in the 23rd round out of high school by the Philadelphia Phillies, catcher Logan O'Hoppe was likely stuck behind one of the best two-way backstops in the league in J.T. Realmuto before being acquired by the Los Angeles Angels last summer in the trade that sent outfielder Brandon Marsh to Philadelphia. O'Hoppe has the defensive skills to stick behind the plate, and his ability to hit for power (26 home runs in Double-A in 104 games) and his eye (15.7% walk rate), along with his defense, will eventually allow him to be a valuable two-way catcher. The Angels are shopping in the free agent catcher market among guys that would be one-year deals and quickly pushed aside for O'Hoppe if he continues the strong work he showed in 2022. Due to his massive upside, the 22-year-old is worth a late-round flier in two-catcher formats if he can become the Angels' primary backstop in 2023.
