Memories of Patrick Mazeika

[G-Fafif]

The classic third catcher in two-catcher times has been claimed off waivers by the Giants. His specialty was hitting them twenty feet and winning games.

[kcmets]

He had a fun last name. Not as fun as Zastryzny, but fun nonetheless.

[Gwreck]

Got a lot of attention for walk-off fielders' choices in 2021, but his biggest moment probably was a big go-ahead homer against the Mariners in May this year.

[Edgy MD]

Did not successfully steal the nickname Maz from Lee Mazzilli. Kind of tall and skinny for a catcher but his shaved-head-and-beard look showed how committed he was to the position.



Was maddeningly consistent, hitting .190 with 1 homer and six RBI in 2021, and .191 with 1 homer and six RBI in 2021. His minor league record suggests he has a strong offensive profile than that, but those numbers make me think he needs nine more seasons to reach .200.



I suspect the Mets suspected he was going to be claimed, but the role of catcher-of-the-future was taken.

[Benjamin Grimm]

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[Edgy MD]

That card makes me want to name the Bench Player of the Month Award after him.



But of course it should be named after Rusty Staub.

[The Hot Corner]

Seemed like a decent guy, but he was never going to be the answer at catcher.



Master of the 60 foot fielders choice ground out.