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Best Backup Backstops in Miami Marlins History

ByKevin Kraczkowski|
MIAMI, FL - AUGUST 11: Bryan Holaday #28 of the Miami Marlins hits a walk-off single in the eleventh inning to defeat the New York Mets 4-3 at Marlins Park on August 11, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - AUGUST 11: Bryan Holaday #28 of the Miami Marlins hits a walk-off single in the eleventh inning to defeat the New York Mets 4-3 at Marlins Park on August 11, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 27: A.J. Ellis #17 of the Miami Marlins hits a 2 RBI home run in the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on September 27, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Honorable Mentions

A.J. Ellis

A.J. Ellis threw out 33 percent of basestealers in 39 contests at catcher for the Miami Marlins in 2017. Of the 15 remaining players on the list, he had the third highest slugging percentage, weighing in with a .210/.298/.371 slashline, six home runs, and 14 RBI.

Brett Hayes

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL – AUGUST 07: Brett Hayes #9 of the Florida Marlins reacts after striking out during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Sun Life Stadium on August 7, 2011 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Brett Hayes caught in 107 of his 143 appearances with the Florida and Miami Marlins from 2010 through 2012. Through his first two seasons, he had zero errors in over 500 innings of work before booting it five times in 33 games in 2012. Hayes threw out 26 percent of runners and posted a .217/.266/361 slashline during his stay with Florida/Miami.

Brad Davis

Brad Davis played in 33 games for the Florida Marlins in 2010, slashed .211/.270/.376, and popped three homers with 16 RBI. Defensively, he threw out seven-of-26 baserunners.

Mike Rabelo

Mike Rabelo was the backup catcher on the 2008 Florida Marlins, on a team that had three catchers appear in at least 32 games but none over 65. He posted the highest fielding percentage, at .995, and the best CS rate, coming in at 27 percent. He put up a .202/.256/.294 slashline in his 34 total contests.

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JUPITER, FL – FEBRUARY 22: Mike Rabelo #58 of the Florida Marlins poses during photo day at Roger Dean Stadium on February 22, 2009 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

Steve Decker

Steve Decker played in a handful of games for the 1993 Marlins, but didn’t serve as the “primary” backup until 1995. He threw out 32 percent of basestealers, just above the National League average, and slashed out a .226/.318/.323 line by showing a lot of patience at the plate.

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