11/25/09

Santos named Topps top rookie catcher

Omir Santos, who played in 96 games with the Mets last season, was named the top rookie catcher in the game by Topps.

Santos hit .260 AVG / .296 OBP / .391 SLG with 7 home runs and 40 RBI in 306 plate appearances.

Well, this was unexpected. I would not have pegged Santos for this award. Matt Wieters (96 games, .288/.340/.412, 9 HR, 43 RBI), on the other hand...