Connor Wong
#12 C · Red Sox
Height
5'10"
Weight
190 lbs
Age
29
College
N/A
Draft
2017, Rd 3, #100
Experience
5 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
D+
F
B-
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Fan Verdict
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Career StatsF
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 364 | 0.24588665 | 23 | 110 | 0.6812022 | 19 | 269 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.4M
Guaranteed
$825K
AAV
$1.4M/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Performance Analysis
F
FCA+
Connor Wong grades out as a replacement-level catcher whose F performance rating reflects significant struggles that have organizational leadership questioning his long-term viability in Boston. The 29-year-old's modest $1.4M contract signals the Red Sox view him as roster filler rather than a cornerstone piece, with his organizational standing further undermined by trade rumors and public hints from management about potential lineup changes. Wong entered the season with some early promise after delivering key hits, but that momentum has evaporated as the organization's confidence has clearly wavered. His veteran status as a 5-year player who was drafted in the third round (100th overall) in 2017 suggests he's had ample time to develop, yet the current uncertainty around his role indicates he's failed to establish himself as a reliable starter. The media narrative has shifted from cautious optimism to genuine concern about his future, with reports of the Red Sox actively exploring upgrades at the position signaling Wong may be fighting for his roster spot rather than competing for playing time.
Fan & Media Sentiment
B-
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Connor Wong is riding a modest wave of goodwill right now, with public perception landing at a B- — positive enough to suggest genuine momentum, but not yet the kind of full-throated endorsement that comes with sustained elite play. The narrative engine driving that sentiment is straightforward: Wong has locked down the primary catcher role in Boston, a recent one-year deal worth $1.375M AAV signals that the front office views him as the answer behind the plate, and clutch moments like a two-run double have given beat writers something tangible to celebrate. The tension in this story, however, is hard to ignore — his performance grade is a glaring F, meaning the sentiment is running well ahead of what the actual production data supports, which is a precarious position for any player's public standing. The benching of Carlos Narváez and the reported catcher competition with Matt Thaiss have paradoxically helped Wong's image, framing him as the winner of an internal battle even as the broader team context — a Red Sox club sitting at 15-21 — keeps expectations grounded. A flurry of roster activity in recent weeks, including pickups at multiple positions, suggests Boston is actively trying to stabilize a struggling roster, and that organizational churn can cut both ways for Wong: it reinforces that his job is relatively secure, but it also means scrutiny on every contributor will intensify as the season drags on. Sentiment has cooled from its B+ peak over the past month, and unless the underlying performance catches up to the positive framing, this narrative has more downside risk than upside from here.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 5/7 | vs TB | L 4-8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tue, 5/5 | @ DET | W 10-3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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About this player
Connor Wong is a player in his 5th MLB season listed at C for the Red Sox. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every MLB player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for Connor Wong: Contract Value Index D+, Performance F, Sentiment B-, Fan Verdict pending.
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