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Born: |
August 21, 1990 |
Birthplace: |
Bayamon, PR |
Height: |
509 |
Weight: |
205 |
Bats: |
Right |
Throws: |
Right |
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Drafted: |
9th round, 2008 by BOS |
How Acquired: |
Draft |
High School: |
Puerto Rico
Baseball Academy |
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Photo ©
Kelly O'Connor
Christian Vazquez photos by Kelly O'Connor
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Pronunciation: |
VAHZ-kehz |
First Pro Contract: |
June 12, 2008 (BOS) |
Signing Scout: |
Edgar Perez |
Signing Bonus: |
$80,000 |
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Pro Debut: |
June 25, 2008 (GCL) |
MLB Debut: |
July 9, 2014 (BOS) |
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Twitter: |
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Instagram: |
@1990colo |
Traded to Houston for Enmanuel Valdez and Wilyer
Abreu (Aug. 2022) | |
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Scouting Report
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Physical Description:
Short, stocky build. Strong catcher's frame. Thick
lower half with strong core. Limited physical projection remaining.
Surprisingly agile for someone with his build.
Hit:
Short, compact swing. Simple swing mechanics. Average bat speed. Has
worked to quicken swing load. Extends on offerings middle-to-away well.
Can get tied up by higher velocity fastballs on inner third. Can be fooled
by sharp breaking balls. Rarely strikes out, contact oriented approach.
Potential average hit tool.
Power:
Below-average power potential. Capable of driving balls into the gap hard.
Will show occasional over-the-fence power, but projects to hit 10-14 home
runs a year in his peak.
Run:
Below-average speed. Not
a part of his game.
Field:
Potential plus-plus defender. Excellent receiving and pitch-framing
skills. Has struggled in the past blocking balls in the dirt, but has made
strides controlling his body to front offerings. Knows how to take control
of the game form the catcher's position. Game calling still needs some
work, but has improved considerably.
Arm:
Quick release,
plus-to-better arm. Consistently timed quicker than 1.85 seconds on throws
to second base. Quick feet. Smooth footwork when popping out of the
crouch. Can get over-aggressive with his throws, attempting to backpick
runners and make ill-advised throws. |
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Career Notes:
Participated
in the 2014 Futures Game. Had Tommy John surgery shortly before the 2015
season. Early in his career, saw time in the infield in deference to other
catchers ahead of him on the depth chart. Agreed to a three-year contract
extension with the team in March 2018. World Series champion in
2018. Played first base and designated hitter in winter ball in
2021 in Puerto Rico during the MLB lockout to get extra at-bats.
World Series champion with the Astros in 2022.
Summation:
Potential to be one
of the best defensive catchers in baseball who can also add
enough value with his bat. Has the arm to shut down the running
game. Receiving and framing will also add significant value.
Gold Glove-caliber defender. Student of the game, really works
hard at his craft. Potential to hit .260 with 10+ home runs a
year in his peak
Links
2012 Prospect Preview
Vazquez' arm, bat helps Salem in comeback (7.18.12)
2013 Prospect Preview
Vazquez's new focus at the plate paying off (5.15.13)
Scouting Scratch: Portland notebook (7.31.13)
2013 Top 40 Season in Review
The Write-Up: Cecchini & Vazquez (4.17.14)
The Write-Up: Notes from McCoy (6.25.14)
2014 Graduates Season in Review |
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Hitting Stats |
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year |
team |
lg |
level |
org |
age |
g |
ab |
r |
h |
2b |
3b |
hr |
rbi |
tb |
bb |
so |
sb |
cs |
avg |
obp |
slg |
ops |
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2008 |
GCL Red
Sox |
GCL |
Rk |
Bos |
17 |
21 |
58 |
7 |
11 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
12 |
6 |
17 |
0 |
0 |
0.190 |
0.266 |
0.207 |
0.473 |
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2009 |
GCL Red
Sox |
GCL |
Rk |
Bos |
18 |
10 |
36 |
5 |
10 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
15 |
4 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0.278 |
0.366 |
0.417 |
0.783 |
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2009 |
Lowell |
NYPL |
A- |
Bos |
18 |
21 |
65 |
4 |
8 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
9 |
16 |
11 |
16 |
0 |
0 |
0.123 |
0.250 |
0.246 |
0.496 |
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2010 |
Greenville |
SAL |
A |
Bos |
19 |
79 |
270 |
34 |
71 |
11 |
0 |
3 |
32 |
91 |
23 |
62 |
3 |
1 |
0.263 |
0.328 |
0.337 |
0.665 |
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2011 |
Greenville |
SAL |
A |
Bos |
20 |
105 |
392 |
71 |
111 |
27 |
3 |
18 |
84 |
198 |
43 |
84 |
1 |
1 |
0.283 |
0.358 |
0.505 |
0.863 |
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2011 |
Mayagüez |
PRWL |
Wint |
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20 |
3 |
7 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0.000 |
0.000 |
0.000 |
0.000 |
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2012 |
Salem |
Car |
A+ |
Bos |
21 |
81 |
293 |
42 |
78 |
17 |
0 |
7 |
41 |
116 |
40 |
70 |
2 |
2 |
0.266 |
0.360 |
0.396 |
0.756 |
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2012 |
Portland |
East |
AA |
Bos |
21 |
20 |
73 |
11 |
15 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
19 |
8 |
9 |
0 |
0 |
0.205 |
0.280 |
0.260 |
0.541 |
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2012 |
Surprise |
AFL |
Fall |
Bos |
21 |
10 |
35 |
4 |
9 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
15 |
8 |
9 |
0 |
1 |
0.257 |
0.395 |
0.429 |
0.824 |
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2012 |
Manati |
LBPRC |
Wint |
Bos |
21 |
9 |
24 |
5 |
7 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
14 |
3 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0.292 |
0.393 |
0.583 |
0.976 |
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2013 |
Portland |
East |
AA |
Bos |
22 |
96 |
342 |
48 |
99 |
19 |
1 |
5 |
48 |
135 |
47 |
44 |
7 |
5 |
0.289 |
0.376 |
0.395 |
0.771 |
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2013 |
Pawtucket |
IL |
AAA |
Bos |
22 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.000 |
0.250 |
0.000 |
0.250 |
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2013 |
Santurce |
LBPRC |
Wint |
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22 |
33 |
102 |
os4 |
21 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
29 |
16 |
17 |
0 |
1 |
0.206 |
0.319 |
0.284 |
0.604 |
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2014 |
Pawtucket |
IL |
AAA |
Bos |
23 |
66 |
244 |
35 |
68 |
17 |
0 |
3 |
20 |
94 |
21 |
52 |
0 |
1 |
0.279 |
0.336 |
0.385 |
0.721 |
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2014 |
Boston |
AL |
MLB |
Bos |
23 |
55 |
175 |
15 |
42 |
9 |
0 |
1 |
20 |
54 |
19 |
33 |
0 |
0 |
0.240 |
0.308 |
0.309 |
0.617 |
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2014 |
San Juan |
LBPRC |
Wint |
Bos |
23 |
33 |
111 |
7 |
32 |
6 |
0 |
1 |
12 |
41 |
10 |
22 |
2 |
1 |
0.288 |
0.365 |
0.369 |
0.734 |
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2015 |
DNP -
Injured |
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Bos |
24 |
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2015 |
Mayagüez |
LBPRC |
Wint |
Bos |
24 |
4 |
15 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0.200 |
0.200 |
0.267 |
0.467 |
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2015 |
Santurce |
LBPRC |
Wint |
Bos |
24 |
25 |
93 |
10 |
26 |
5 |
1 |
0 |
11 |
33 |
5 |
13 |
0 |
1 |
0.280 |
0.317 |
0.355 |
0.672 |
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2016 |
Pawtucket |
IL |
AAA |
Bos |
25 |
42 |
152 |
19 |
41 |
9 |
0 |
2 |
16 |
56 |
15 |
31 |
2 |
0 |
0.270 |
0.345 |
0.368 |
0.713 |
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2016 |
Boston |
AL |
MLB |
Bos |
25 |
57 |
172 |
21 |
39 |
9 |
1 |
1 |
12 |
53 |
10 |
39 |
0 |
0 |
0.227 |
0.276 |
0.308 |
0.584 |
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2016 |
Santurce |
LBPRC |
Wint |
Bos |
25 |
28 |
97 |
12 |
23 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
6 |
31 |
13 |
12 |
2 |
1 |
0.237 |
0.333 |
0.320 |
0.653 |
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2017 |
Boston |
AL |
MLB |
Bos |
26 |
99 |
324 |
43 |
94 |
18 |
2 |
5 |
32 |
131 |
17 |
64 |
7 |
2 |
0.290 |
0.330 |
0.404 |
0.735 |
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2018 |
Portland |
East |
AA |
Bos |
27 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.500 |
0.333 |
0.500 |
0.833 |
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2018 |
Pawtucket |
IL |
AAA |
Bos |
27 |
3 |
11 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0.273 |
0.333 |
0.273 |
0.606 |
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2018 |
Boston |
AL |
MLB |
Bos |
27 |
80 |
251 |
24 |
52 |
10 |
0 |
3 |
16 |
71 |
13 |
41 |
4 |
1 |
0.207 |
0.257 |
0.283 |
0.540 |
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2019 |
Boston |
AL |
MLB |
Bos |
28 |
138 |
482 |
66 |
133 |
26 |
1 |
23 |
72 |
230 |
33 |
101 |
4 |
2 |
0.276 |
0.320 |
0.477 |
0.798 |
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2020 |
Boston |
AL |
MLB |
Bos |
29 |
47 |
173 |
22 |
49 |
9 |
0 |
7 |
23 |
79 |
16 |
43 |
4 |
3 |
0.283 |
0.344 |
0.457 |
0.801 |
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2021 |
Boston |
AL |
MLB |
Bos |
30 |
138 |
458 |
51 |
118 |
23 |
1 |
6 |
49 |
161 |
33 |
84 |
8 |
4 |
0.258 |
0.308 |
0.352 |
0.659 |
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2021 |
Santurce |
LBPRC |
Wint |
Bos |
30 |
8 |
31 |
3 |
5 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
10 |
2 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0.161 |
0.212 |
0.323 |
0.535 |
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2022 |
Boston |
AL |
MLB |
Bos |
31 |
84 |
294 |
33 |
83 |
20 |
0 |
8 |
42 |
127 |
18 |
51 |
1 |
2 |
0.282 |
0.327 |
0.432 |
0.759 |
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2022 |
Houston |
AL |
MLB |
Hou |
32 |
35 |
104 |
8 |
26 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
10 |
32 |
4 |
18 |
0 |
2 |
0.250 |
0.278 |
0.308 |
0.585 |
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2023 |
Minnesota |
AL |
MLB |
Min |
33 |
102 |
327 |
34 |
73 |
13 |
0 |
6 |
32 |
104 |
25 |
82 |
1 |
0 |
0.223 |
0.280 |
0.318 |
0.598 |
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2024 |
Minnesota |
AL |
MLB |
Min |
34 |
93 |
294 |
29 |
65 |
10 |
0 |
7 |
27 |
96 |
11 |
65 |
3 |
1 |
0.221 |
0.248 |
0.327 |
0.575 |
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Awards |
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SoxProspects.com Awards |
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2010 Fall Instructional League Red Sox Top Catcher
South Atlantic League Player of the Week (June 20-26, 2011) South
Atlantic League Player of the Week (August 29 - September 5, 2011)
Red Sox ML Defensive Player of the Month (July 2011) 2011 Red Sox ML
Defensive Player of the Year Red Sox ML Defensive Player of the Month (June
2012) 2012 Carolina League Post-Season
All-Star Red Sox ML Defensive Player of the Month (April 2013)
2013 Eastern League All-Star 2014 International League All-Star
2014 Futures Game All-Star |
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SoxProspects.com Player of the Week (June 20-26, 2011) SoxProspects.com
Player of the Week (August 29 - September 5, 2011) 2013
SoxProspects.com All-Star - C |
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