Track Record: Wong spent three seasons in the Dodgers system as a catcher with the athleticism to move around the infield, but after heading to theRed Sox as the third player in the Mookie Betts deal, he has stayed almost exclusively behind the plate. Wong has developed a solid reputation inside the organization for his work with pitchers. His offense took a step forward in 2022 with a more selective, contact-oriented approach with Triple-A Worcester, though he scuffled in 27 big league games.

Scouting Report: After struggling to control his strikeout rate in past years, Wong committed to a flat bat path with minimal pre-swing movement in 2022. That led to fewer swings-and-misses and more walks, but also a preponderance of liners and groundballs while rarely tapping into his wiry strength. Still, he has a chance to get on base enough to be a serviceable bottom-of-the-order hitter who runs extremely well for a catcher with average speed. Pitchers gave him solid reviews for his game-calling and his framing numbers in both Triple-A and the big leagues were solid. Wong has a plus arm and averaged 1.92 seconds on his pop times in the big leagues, though runners were successful on 15 of 18 stolen base attempts.

The Future: Wong should have a decent run as a big league backup catcher, a role that may be his starting in 2023.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 40. Power: 40. Speed: 55. Fielding: 50. Arm: 60.