Pierzynski, 38, was one of the top catchers in a thin free-agent market. He will be entering his 19th season in the big leagues. The left-handed hitter batted .300/.339/.430 with nine homers and 39 RBIs in 113 games last season for Atlanta. He committed just two errors.MORE: Ranking the top seven relievers | Former Brave Tommy Hanson’s death to be further investigated
Even though he has a habit of rubbing people the wrong way, Pierzynski has played in at least 100 games every year since 2001 and has never hit below .251 in a season. He could find him self splitting catcher’s duties next season, however.
