Chicago Cubs catchers for 2011

Update 5-27-2011

Koyie Hill has been filling in for Geovany Soto while Soto is on the 15 day Disabled List with a strained groin. Koyie has been hitting better since he is playing everyday. The Cubs brought up Welington Castillo from AAA to provide back up.

The Cubs chances of becoming World Champs in 2011 rests with the pitching staff. And with that the role of the Chicago Cubs catchers play an extremely important part. Although he is and you would think inexperienced, Geovany Soto is a leader and one of the best catchers in the league. He had a pretty good year with bat but its his relationship with the pitchers that sets him apart from the crowd.

But that does not mean that Koyie Hill is a second banana. He will prove his worth as the year goes on. And he will hit better than anyone expects.

Geovany Soto

Born: January 20, 1983 age 26

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Bats: Right

Throws: Right

MLB debut September 23, 2005 for the Chicago Cubs

Teams

Chicago Cubs (2005-present)

2008 NL Rookie of the year

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Koyie Hill

Born: March 9, 1979

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Bats: Switch

Throws: Right

MLB debut September 5, 2003 for the Los Angeles Dodgers

Teams

Los Angeles Dodgers (2003)

Arizona Diamondbacks (2004-2005)

Chicago Cubs (2007-present)

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Welington Andres Castillo

Position: Catcher

Bats: Right, Throws: Right

Welington Andres Castillo

Height: 5' 10", Weight: 210 lb.

Born: April 24, 1987 in San Isidro, Distrito Nacional, D.R. (Age 24)

Signed by the Chicago Cubs as an amateur free agent in 2004. (All Transactions)

Debut: August 11, 2010

Team: Cubs 2010-present

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