Edgar Quero can hit, but White Sox liking what rookie catcher does behind plate, too

Edgar Quero can hit, but White Sox liking what rookie catcher does behind plate, too

It’s easy for White Sox fans to be impressed with rookie catcher Edgar Quero.They can see it in the statistics, such as the .326 batting average and .442 on-base percentage he put up in his first 15 major-league games.They can see it in individual games, such as the 2-for-3, two-RBI day he had in the Sox’ 7-3 victory Friday against the Astros.But it’s not as easy to see what else the Sox have liked about Quero’s early days in the big leagues. Wh…

Edgar Quero giving White Sox value on both sides of the ball - CHGO Sports

Since White Sox catcher Edgar Quero‘s callup to the majors on April 17, he has been one of the most productive members in manager Will Venable’s lineup. Going into Friday’s 7-3 win over the Astros, Quero had the second-highest batting average (.300) and was tied for the third-highest wins above replacement in that span of the season. Friday’s 2-for-3, two-RBI performance only improved those numbers, and it was a microcosm of the way Quero has pe…