He might look like a plumber, but Benbow in the Glob says Hanigan is a stablizing force.
"Since returning to the lineup last week, Hanigan has hit .333 (5 for 15) with three RBIs and five walks, giving the Sox a much-needed spark.
“First of all, he’s put up quality at-bats every time he’s walked to the plate,” said manager John Farrell. “Long at-bats, we’ve been able to put some guys in motion with him because of his bat control. A guy that rarely swings and misses. Some key RBIs in that mix. And for the games in which he’s been behind the plate, I think he’s led our guys through and implemented a very solid game plan.”
Brimac says he's solidified the catching corps.
"Ryan Hanigan could do nothing more than watch from the dugout for two months as the Red Sox tumbled into the cellar of the American League East. Boston was over .500 when a pitch deflected off New York’s Mark Teixeira and then hit Hanigan on his right hand, fracturing a finger so badly he required surgery. When Hanigan returned after a stint on the 60-day disabled list, a stint delayed an extra day by a canceled flight connection out of Philadelphia, the Red Sox were eight games under .500."
Tony Lee says Hanigan is really important for Pocello.
"In four starts pitching to Hanigan, Porcello owns a 3.60 ERA. The battery had not been together since Porcello allowed a run in seven dominant innings against a high-powered Toronto team on April 29, days before Hanigan broke a finger."
Hard to believe that he's only started 22 games all season long. Hopefully he stays healthy the rest of the way.
He has the highest OBP on the team at .388. Signed for next year too at $3.7 million, with a team option for 2017.
Nice remodeling job in the catching (and Porcello) by Hanigan.
"Since returning to the lineup last week, Hanigan has hit .333 (5 for 15) with three RBIs and five walks, giving the Sox a much-needed spark.
“First of all, he’s put up quality at-bats every time he’s walked to the plate,” said manager John Farrell. “Long at-bats, we’ve been able to put some guys in motion with him because of his bat control. A guy that rarely swings and misses. Some key RBIs in that mix. And for the games in which he’s been behind the plate, I think he’s led our guys through and implemented a very solid game plan.”
Brimac says he's solidified the catching corps.
"Ryan Hanigan could do nothing more than watch from the dugout for two months as the Red Sox tumbled into the cellar of the American League East. Boston was over .500 when a pitch deflected off New York’s Mark Teixeira and then hit Hanigan on his right hand, fracturing a finger so badly he required surgery. When Hanigan returned after a stint on the 60-day disabled list, a stint delayed an extra day by a canceled flight connection out of Philadelphia, the Red Sox were eight games under .500."
Tony Lee says Hanigan is really important for Pocello.
"In four starts pitching to Hanigan, Porcello owns a 3.60 ERA. The battery had not been together since Porcello allowed a run in seven dominant innings against a high-powered Toronto team on April 29, days before Hanigan broke a finger."
Hard to believe that he's only started 22 games all season long. Hopefully he stays healthy the rest of the way.
He has the highest OBP on the team at .388. Signed for next year too at $3.7 million, with a team option for 2017.
Nice remodeling job in the catching (and Porcello) by Hanigan.