Austin Hedges
Definition
Austin Hedges is an American professional baseball catcher for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball, renowned for his defensive prowess behind the plate and his role as a clubhouse leader.
Born on August 18, 1992, in San Juan Capistrano, California, Hedges was drafted by the San Diego Padres in 2011 and has become a fan favorite in Cleveland for his grit and charisma.
Examples
Austin Hedges blocked that wild pitch so effortlessly, it's like he built a hedge around home plate.
With Austin Hedges calling the game, the pitchers throw with the confidence of a hedged investment.
Cleveland re-signed Austin Hedges because no one hedges their bets better than their favorite catcher.
Austin Hedges turned a rundown into a double play, proving he's the ultimate defensive hedge fund.