Denny Almonte - Steven Baron

Steven P. Baron (born December 7, 1990) is an American professional baseball catcher in the Seattle Mariners organization. He was drafted in the first round, 33rd pick overall, of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft. He attended Ferguson High School.

He is said to have good bat speed but timing issues, average power, good speed for a catcher, average baseruning skills, and good fielding skills.

In his first professional season, 2009, Baron played for the Rookie-Level Pulaski Mariners of the Appalachian League. He batted .179 with 19 hits, six doubles, two home runs and 13 RBIs in 30 games. He was considered one of the best defensive catchers in the '09 draft.

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