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Former Mohawk a 'Sleeper' in Tampa Rays Spring Camp

February 9, 2014 - Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League (PGCBL)
Amsterdam Mohawks News Release


Luke Maile could be the backup catcher of the future for the Tampa Bay Rays. An opportunity in the future could open, considering the current backup catcher is 38-year old Jose Molina, and trade rumorsare building for Jose Lobaton, according to Bill Ladson of MLB.com.

He finished 2013 with a .283/.351/.402 line, including 25 doubles with Single-A Bowling Green. He was also named a Midwest League mid-season and postseason All-Star.

Most impressive is the high ceiling he has as a defensive catcher. Last season, he successfully threw out 36 out of 70 (51.4 percent) potential base stealers. His defensive skills were recognized by Baseball Americaas the Midwest League's best defensive catcher.

The Rays need him to continue to develop his defensive skills. If Lobaton is dealt, there will be a need at least for a backup catcher on the major league roster.

Maile was inducted into the Mohawks Hall of Fame February 1 after two standout summers in Amsterdam. His 2011 summer was, statistically speaking, one of the best seasons of a Mohawk ever. He also had a standut career at Kentucky, hitting cleanup for two years and leading the wildcats in most categories including homeruns.



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