Player Bio

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Became a Cardinal
Selected in the fourth round (113th overall) of the June, 2000 First-Year Player Draft. Received a $325,000 signing bonus. Retired in October 2022.

Awards
National League Player of the Week – August 26-September 1, 2019.
Darryl Kile Award: 2015
National League All-Star: 2009-15, 2017, 2018, 2021 (did not participate)
National League Gold Glove Award: 2008-15, 2018
National League Platinum Glove Award: 2011-12, 2014-15
National League Silver Slugger Award (catcher): 2013
The Cardinal Nation/Scout.com St. Louis Cardinals Player of the Year: 2012, 2013
Fielding Bible Award winner: 2012, 2013 plus four prior years
Wilson Cardinals Defensive Player of the Year: 2012, 2013