3 years agoDetroit Tigers catcher Tucker Barnhart has decided to pick up switch-hitting again this year after quitting two years ago. Barnhart has hit exclusively from the left side the last two seasons. The 31-year-old is more of a defense-first catcher and hit a combined .238/.311/.372 with 12 home runs and 61 RBI over the last two seasons with the Cincinnati Reds from the left side of the plate. Going back to switch-hitting is interesting, but it's highly unlikely to suddenly make him a force offensively. In his career, Barnhart has a .722 OPS against right-handers and just a .583 OPS against lefties. He'll be more of a target for fantasy managers in leagues that start two catchers.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: Detroit Free Press - Evan Petzold