WREX.com – Rockford’s News LeaderTravis Scott catches on with the RiverHawks

Travis Scott catches on with the RiverHawks

ROCKFORD, IL (WREX) - The Rockford RiverHawks have used 6 catchers so far this season but they think they've turned the corner with former Seattle Mariners farmhand Travis Scott and his backup Franco Valdez.

Thanks in large part to the duo the RiverHawks opponents have attempted the fewest steals in the league and have been successful the fewest times. A contributing factor is Scott's ability to erase would be base stealers. He leads the league in highest percentage of runners thrown out. Scott credits Mariners minor league catching coordinator Roger Hanson for the success saying, "I put in a lot of hard work in my 4 years with the Mariners and we had one of the best catching coordinators in minor league baseball in Roger Hanson and you know it's just all about proper balance and putting myself in position to get the most out of my arm."

Scott has found a way to balance his work behind the plate with his time in front of it, the left handed swinger is  hitting over 300 with 2 home runs, 10 doubles, and 16 RBI's for Rockford in just 36 games.