ESPN: Braves Sign Catcher A.J. Pierzynski
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Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A.J. Pierzynski isn’t done yet. According to ESPN, the Atlanta Braves has signed the veteran catcher to a one-year deal.
According to a report by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Pierzynski’s deal will be worth $2 million pending a physical.
Pierzynski is a 17-year Major League veteran, making his debut back in 1998 with the Minnesota Twins. At age 37, Pierzynski is coming off arguably the worst season of his Major League career.
In 2014, was released by the Boston Red Sox after hitting .254 with four home runs and 31 RBIs in 72 games. He wound up signing with the St. Louis Cardinals after an injury to All-Star Yadier Molina. In 30 with the Cards, he hit .244 with one home run and six RBIs.
Pierzysnki will likely platoon with catching prospect Christian Bethancourt as the team is likely to shit Evan Gattis to the outfield or explore a trade.
Overall, Pierzynski is a career .281 hitter with 177 home runs and 837 RBIs.
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