Prospectus Q&A

Brian McCann

by David Laurila

Brian McCann wants to be thought of as more than just one of the best-hitting catchers in the game. The Braves backstop also wants to be known for his defense. A National League All-Star in each of the past three years thanks to his productive bat—his career numbers are .300/.364/.503—McCann began this season several pounds lighter and with an increased emphasis on his defensive game. Already regarded as a solid handler of pitchers, the 25-year-old native of Athens, Georgia came into the year having thrown out only 20 percent of runners attempting to steal, a number that has improved to over 30 percent in the first three months of the 2009 campaign. McCann talked about his work on the defensive side of the ball, including communicating with a pitching staff, catching Tommy Hanson and Jair Jurrjens, and his desire to spend the rest of his career behind the plate.

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David Laurila: How do you think you're perceived around the game of baseball?

Brian McCann: Well, I hope that my teammates like me. Beyond that, I think I'm a guy who plays hard every day. That's about it, really.

DL: You have a well-deserved reputation as being one of the best-hitting catchers in the game. Where are you at defensively right now?

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