J.T. Realmuto

J.T. Realmuto is an American professional baseball player born on March 18, 1991, in Del City, Oklahoma. He plays as a catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Realmuto was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the third round of the 2010 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut with the Marlins in 2014 and played for them for four seasons before being traded to the Phillies in 2019.

Throughout his career, Realmuto has established himself as one of the top catchers in the league. He is known for his defensive skills, including his ability to throw out base runners, as well as his strong offensive contributions. Realmuto has been selected to the All-Star team twice and has won two Silver Slugger Awards.

Off the field, Realmuto has been involved in several charitable organizations, including the Catching for Kids Foundation, which focuses on providing opportunities for underprivileged youth to play baseball.