Chicago Cubs catchers for 2012

Update 4-1-2012

Geovany Soto and Steve Clevenger are the Chicago Cubs catchers coming out of spring training for 2012. Koyie Hill was the back up last year but was not retained. Steve Clevenger beat out Welington Castillo for the job. Castillo is with AAA Iowa.

Geovany Soto is looking for a comeback year. He only hit .228 with 17 home runs and just 54 runs batted in. After winning the Rookie of the Year in 2008 the club and fans expected more out of him.

Koyie Hill was not retained so the Cubs could bring in one of their AAA catchers. Hill was great with the pitchers and when he played the Cubs seemed to win more often. But it sure wasn't because of his bat since he only hit .194.

Geovany Soto

Born: January 20, 1983

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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Steve Clevenger

Steven Scott Clevenger

Positions: Catcher

Bats: Left, Throws: Right

Height: 6' 0", Weight: 195 lb.

Born: April 5, 1986 in Baltimore, MD (Age 25)

High School: Mount St. Joseph's (Baltimore, MD)

School: Chipola College (Marianna, FL)

Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 7th round of the 2006 amateur draft.

Signed June 14, 2006.

Debut: September 26, 2011

Team: Cubs 2011 to present

Opening day roster 2012

Welington Andres Castillo

Welington Castillo lost out on the back up catcher spot and will start the season in AAA.

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.

Debut: August 11, 2010

Team: Cubs 2010-present

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