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Mitch Garver

Catcher • Designated Hitter • Seattle Mariners

Bats: Right Throws: Right Age: 35 Height: 6' 1" Weight: 220 lbs

Player IQ

Current 2026 context

OVERALL GRADE

D− Limited

IQ SCORE

40 Out of 100

CURRENT ROLE

Catcher

This role reflects official MLB position information and available current-season usage. It is not a projection.

30-SECOND IQ

The quick read on Mitch Garver

Mitch Garver currently profiles as a limited hitting performer. BB is the strongest verified indicator, while SLG represents the clearest relative development opportunity.

WHY THIS SCORE

  • OPS: 1th percentile (Would rank #148)
  • OBP: 18th percentile (Would rank #122)
  • SLG: 0th percentile (Would rank #149)
  • AVG: 0th percentile (Would rank #150)
IQDugout Analysis · Player IQ v1.0 Confidence: Limited · Limited sample Not a projection

Hitting Statistics

AVG .175
Would rank #150 Top 100% vs qualifiers

Hits divided by at-bats.

OBP .302
Would rank #122 Top 82% vs qualifiers

Rate of reaching via a hit, walk, or hit-by-pitch in official OBP opportunities.

SLG .294
Would rank #149 Top 100% vs qualifiers

Total bases per at-bat.

OPS .596
Would rank #148 Top 99% vs qualifiers

On-base percentage plus slugging percentage.

HR 4
#283 MLB Top 46%
RBI 15
#338 MLB Top 55%
H 22
#391 MLB Top 64%
SB 1
#296 MLB Top 48%

Player Career Hub

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Scout Report

Available 2026 MLB data

ARCHETYPE

Catcher

Available current-season rate statistics are compared directionally with the qualified MLB hitter pool. These are not official rankings.

DATA CONFIDENCE

Moderate confidence

Compared with qualified MLB hitters, but this is not an official qualified ranking.

STRENGTHS

Verified indicators

Percentile-based strengths are withheld until the player officially qualifies.

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT

Areas to monitor

  • Batting Average Production Directional comparison

    Why: Directional comparison (149 PA across 50 games): .175 AVG would place #150 against 149 qualified MLB hitters (0th percentile). This is not an official rank.

  • Slugging Production Directional comparison

    Why: Directional comparison (149 PA across 50 games): .294 SLG would place #149 against 149 qualified MLB hitters (0th percentile). This is not an official rank.

  • On-Base Production Directional comparison

    Why: Directional comparison (149 PA across 50 games): .302 OBP would place #122 against 149 qualified MLB hitters (18th percentile). This is not an official rank.

VERSATILITY

Limited multi-position usage

Primary role or position
Catcher
Position / role entries
2
Verified secondary positions
Designated Hitter

This report summarizes available 2026 MLB statistics and official position information and available season usage. Non-qualified comparisons are directional, not official leaderboard ranks. Percentiles are calculated by IQDugout from official MLB comparison pools. Confidence reflects sample size, qualification, and supported comparison coverage. Versatility labels summarize verified position usage and are not league benchmarks. This is a current-data evaluation, not a projection.