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On Austin Hedges: One of the 50 Best Players in Baseball Can Barely Hit - The Ringer
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Forget the NL MVP race; which catcher named Austin will be the worst hitter this year? : r/baseball
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Inside the craft of the best pitch framer in MLB
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Hedges puts defensive skills on display
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Indians catcher Austin Hedges reminisces about playing youth baseball alongside 5 future MLB stars
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The surprising impact of Rangers' 3rd-string catcher Austin Hedges
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Does the Good Outweigh Bad with Hedges?
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Analysis: Reviewing the Pirates' handling of Austin Hedges and where it could go from here
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Austin Hedges' 3-run HR, Beautiful day. Beautiful swing. Gaze upon Austin Hedges' 3-run blast. 🌞 #PadresST, By San Diego Padres
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Indians catcher Austin Hedges reminisces about playing youth baseball alongside 5 future MLB stars
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MLB fans split on Pittsburgh Pirates' signing of catcher Austin Hedges: He might be worse than me at the plate Not bad, defense first
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Why the Padres will trade Austin Hedges this offseason - Gaslamp Ball