Jason Kendall
Definition
American former professional baseball catcher who played 15 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1996 to 2010, primarily with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first round (23rd overall) of the 1992 MLB Draft out of high school, known for his durability with over 1,400 games caught.
Career batting average of .288, with 75 home runs and 744 RBIs; retired as a family man and occasional social media personality.
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Jason Kendall squatted behind the plate for so long, he probably invented a new yoga pose called the 'catcher's crouch endurance.'
With a career like Jason Kendall's, umpires didn't call strikes—they just nodded in respectful agreement.
Jason Kendall handled pitchers like a caffeinated barista juggling orders during rush hour, never dropping the ball.
Retired Jason Kendall now chauffeurs his kids, trading foul tips for school runs and fastballs for family carpools.