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Catcher Makes History with 30/30 Season
18 Sep
Summary
- Catcher Jason Schiavone achieved a rare 30/30 season.
- He is the first minor league catcher in 45 years to do so.
- Schiavone also tied a single-game record for stolen bases.
Houston Astros minor league catcher Jason Schiavone has achieved a remarkable 30/30 season, a feat unheard of for his position. Schiavone successfully stole his 30th base recently, following his 30th home run hit on August 29. This historic achievement makes him the first minor league catcher in 45 years to accomplish this rare combination of power and speed.
Schiavone's performance places him in elite company, as he is only the second player in the minors this year to reach a 30/30 season. He also tied a single-game record for stolen bases earlier in the week. Listed as the No. 6 prospect in the Astros system, Schiavone was named the Astros Minor League Player of the Year.
Currently at 32 stolen bases and 32 home runs with four games remaining, the 23-year-old catcher was an 11th-round pick in 2024. Despite his power and strong arm, he strikes out at a high rate and has areas to improve at the plate and defensively. His estimated arrival to the Astros is projected for 2028.
