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ETHAN GOFORTH, CATCHER
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| Born: June 25, 1997 Height: 5’10” Weight: 190 Bats: Right Throws: Right Drafted: 25th Round, 754th Overall, 2019 How Acquired: Draft College: Carson-Newman College Agent: |
WTM’s PLAYER PROFILE |
| Goforth was an all-conference catcher for Carson-Newman. He was also one of the team’s two best hitters, putting up a 376/483/672 line. The power was a significant increase from 2018, when he hit 318/394/448. His home run total went from two to a team-leading 11. Goforth runs well enough that he stole 15 bases in 19 attempts. He threw out 33% of base stealers in 2018. MLB.com lists him as a senior, but he redshirted in his freshman year so he had a year of eligibility remaining. He signed a week after the draft.
2019 The Pirates sent Goforth to Bristol, where he was the backup to Eli Wilson. At the plate he showed a little power, but his walk and K rates obviously were very bad. Behind the plate, he looked at times like his receiving could improve, but he threw out 37% of base stealers. Goforth figures to back up at the lower levels. He seems to have some upside as a power hitter, but needs to make much better contact. |
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CONTRACT INFORMATION
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| 2020: Minor league contract |
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PLAYER INFORMATION
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| Signing Bonus: MiLB Debut: 2019 MLB Debut: MiLB FA Eligible: 2025 MLB FA Eligible: Rule 5 Eligible: 2022 Added to 40-Man: Options Remaining: 3 MLB Service Time: 0.000 |
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TRANSACTIONS
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| June 5, 2019: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 25th round, 754th overall pick; signed on June 13. |
