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[BSLChrisStoner]

Baltimore Sun: For MSJ's Clevenger, O's roster spot would complete homecoming
http://www.baltimore...0,5276080.story

[BSLChrisStoner]

Clevenger unable to come up with a 2 out hit tonight in the 7th in Toronto... but did have a double earlier in the game. (Actually 2 hits, and a walk.)

He's already show much more authority with the bat then many of the backups of recent years.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Clevenger with his 4th double tonight in the first game vs. Pittsburgh.

[BSLChrisStoner]

CSN Baltimore: For now, Clevenger is the man behind the plate

http://www.csnbaltim...an-behind-plate

[Oriole85]

@TidesNotes With three hits tonight, Steve Clevenger is now batting .696 (16-23) with seven doubles and 13 RBI over his last five games.

[MattJergensen]

So anyone figure out why he got sent down?

[Oriole85]

So anyone figure out why he got sent down?

Hundley doesn't have options and Caleb is probably a better defensive catcher? He's the odd man out.

[MattJergensen]

Seemed like the decision was 50/50 according to Buck. He mentioned wanting Cleavenger to play every day in AAA.

 

So far Joseph seems slightly better defensively but not as good with the bat.

[Oriole85]

Seemed like the decision was 50/50 according to Buck. He mentioned wanting Cleavenger to play every day in AAA.

 

So far Joseph seems slightly better defensively but not as good with the bat.

I don't think they want to lose Hundley, So it's either Caleb or Clevenger. As long as Caleb is viable, he'll stay up here -- he's been throwing out runners better than any of the other catchers on this team (SSS and all).

[Mike in STL]

Does anyone know why Joseph is still up here instead of Clevenger who is destroying AAA? Is throwing out two guys a week worth the .135 BA?

 

Would any of the advanced stats gurus know if there are numbers to support this, like Joseph has only created x amount of runs but saved y amount, which is a better ratio then Clevengers, despite his better hitting?

[Mackus]

Catcher in particular is a really tricky position to apply defensive analytics too.  And even if it weren't, numbers from such a short period are pretty much meaningless.  They take a while to level out.  I'm certain the O's think Joseph is a much better defensive catcher than Clevenger, but I'm also certain that is based on their own scouts and minor league coaches and not the defensive metrics for either.

[You Play to Win the Game]

Caleb is much better defensively than Clev. Better framer, much better thrower. Must needs to not be a complete black hole offensively.

[You Play to Win the Game]

What I'm more surprised about is Caleb playing more than Hundley.

[Oriole85]

What I'm more surprised about is Caleb playing more than Hundley.

Agreed, I was pretty surprised that they sent down Clevenger. I figured Caleb was getting sent down for sure. I also thought they were acquiring Hundley to be the primary not to be more of an backup/insurance plan.

[SammyBirdland]

Does anyone know why Joseph is still up here instead of Clevenger who is destroying AAA? Is throwing out two guys a week worth the .135 BA?

 

Would any of the advanced stats gurus know if there are numbers to support this, like Joseph has only created x amount of runs but saved y amount, which is a better ratio then Clevengers, despite his better hitting?

 

 

Welcome to our foreseeable future post-Wieters.

[Oriole85]

@RichDubroffCSN Duquette says he thinks changing catchers again would be a challenge. He likes transition Joseph and Hundley have made. #Orioles

[BSLChrisStoner]

MASN: Clevenger joining Orioles

http://www.masnsport...ng-orioles.html

[Oriole85]

MASN: Clevenger joining Orioles

http://www.masnsport...ng-orioles.html

I'm guessing he'll be optioned back on Sunday evening, but I was wrong the last time I said Caleb was going to be sent down.

[JordanKough]

Also someone who's come up and been a nice addition. Hit tool seems legit. Though he should get some love too. 

[NewMarketSean]

Local guy, another player easy to root for and yeah he's made a difference since being called up.