Henry Davis Set as Pirates' Lead Catcher, Needs Offensive Improvement

Henry Davis, the 2021 No. 1 overall pick, is slated to be the Pittsburgh Pirates' primary catcher in 2026. Despite a .167 average and .512 OPS in 87 games last season, he posted a 0.7 WAR and 28% caught-stealing rate, transforming his defense. Davis emerged as Paul Skenes' trusted catcher and is expected to catch Mitch Keller and Bubba Chandler, but must improve his plate performance to solidify his major league future.