Welcome to “Get To Know a Nat.” There are currently 39 men on the 40 man roster, and we’re going to give you the straight scoop on all of them! Not sure where to start with player and season previews? Not ready to jump into heavy metrics? Just want to get to know the players, what they do, and what to expect from them in 2013? Then you’ve come to the right place!
Name: Kurtis Kiyoshi Suzuki (Kurt)
Nickname(s): Zuuuuk!
DOB: October 4, 1983 (Age 29)
Twitter?: @KurtSuzuki
From: Wailuku, Hawaii
Position: Catcher Batting Order: 8th
Hand: Righty
With the Nats Since: Acquired via Trade in 2012 from Oakland.
If you had to pick one guy who saved the Nationals season last year, you might well pick Kurt Suzuki. With the Nationals reeling from the loss of starting catcher Wilson Ramos, as well as both call-up catchers Jhonatan Solano and Sandy Leon, the Nationals were in desperate need of a catcher to give Jesus Flores (also hurt) a day off. In Suzuki they were hoping to get a good defensive player who was experienced in catching games. He gave them that and more.
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