Mitch Garver

Baseball catcher for the Minnesota Twins

Mitch Garver - Baseball catcher for the Minnesota Twins
Born

January 15th, 1991
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a catcher in Major League Baseball, primarily for the Minnesota Twins. Made his MLB debut in 2017 and contributed significantly to the team's performance in subsequent seasons. Established a reputation for strong offensive skills and defensive reliability behind the plate. In 2019, Garver achieved a notable milestone by leading all catchers in home runs with 31, setting a franchise record for home runs by a catcher. Known for his resilience, he dealt with injuries in various seasons but continued to be a productive player for the Twins.

Led MLB catchers in home runs in 2019

Achieved a franchise record for home runs by a catcher

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