Joey Bart
C/DH PIT
Fri 3/17/23 4:16 PM

Bart has gone 5-for-16 (.308) with three extra-base hits, two RBI and two runs scored over seven Cactus League games.
EDGE Analysis
Blake Sabol has earned a lot of attention for his strong hitting and Roberto Perez has been praised for his defensive play behind the plate, so there's still no guarantee Bart breaks camp with the Giants. Since Sabol also has experience in the outfield and is a Rule 5 pick, it's possible the Giants could carry three catchers if Bart makes the team. For his part, Bart has hit well when in the lineup this spring, so it's up to him to finish the exhibition slate strong and force a difficult decision.

Joey Bart
C/DH PIT
Thu 2/16/23 1:27 PM1 Comment

Bart is not guaranteed to make the Giants' camp out of spring training, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bart had a rough year in 2022, logging a paltry .215/.296/.364 slash line with 11 home runs and 25 RBI in 97 games. He'll need to show some growth in the spring to maintain his place this season. Veterans Roberto Perez and Austin Wynns are in the mix to make the Opening Day roster, as is Rule 5 pick Blake Sabol -- a strong spring from two of those players could see Bart open the campaign at Triple-A Sacramento.

Joey Bart
C/DH PIT
Fri 9/30/22 7:10 PM

Bart is not in Friday's lineup against the Diamondbacks, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bart is hitting .136 with zero home runs in his last 10 games. Austin Wynns will start behind the dish and hit ninth.

Joey Bart
C/DH PIT
Thu 9/29/22 7:20 PM

Bart will not start Thursday's game against the Rockies, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bart has been the Giants' clear primary catcher down the stretch, starting eight of the last 12 games prior to Thursday's contest. He hasn't had much success at the plate over that stretch, however, going 3-for-25 with 14 strikeouts. Austin Wynns will start behind the plate Thursday.

Joey Bart
C/DH PIT
Sun 9/25/22 2:38 PM

Bart is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Arizona.
EDGE Analysis
Bart is 1-for-19 with 11 strikeouts over his past eight contests and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale. Austin Wynns will start behind the plate and bat eighth.

Joey Bart
C/DH PIT
Fri 9/23/22 5:40 PM

Bart isn't in the lineup Friday against Arizona, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bart is on the bench for the second time in the last three games after he went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts Thursday. Austin Wynns will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

Joey Bart
C/DH PIT
Wed 9/21/22 7:47 PM

Bart isn't starting Wednesday against the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Bart will get a day off after going 1-for-3 and scoring three runs Tuesday in Colorado. Austin Wynns will take his spot behind home plate and bat ninth.

Joey Bart
C/DH PIT
Mon 9/19/22 6:37 PM

Bart isn't in the lineup Monday against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bart has struck out in eight of his last nine at-bats and will watch Monday's contest from the dugout. Austin Wynns will take over behind the dish and bat ninth.

Joey Bart
C/DH PIT
Wed 9/14/22 1:46 PM

Bart isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Atlanta, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bart went 1-for-3 with a strikeout Tuesday but will head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Austin Wynns will take over behind the dish and bat ninth.

Joey Bart
C/DH PIT
Mon 9/12/22 8:41 PM

Bart isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bart will take a seat after going 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Sunday's contest at Wrigley Field. Austin Wynns will handle the catching duties and hit ninth as a result.