Jonathan Lucroy is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played for several teams during his career. He was born on June 13, 1986, in Eustis, Florida, and attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he played college baseball.
Lucroy was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the third round of the 2007 MLB draft and made his debut with the team in 2010. He quickly established himself as one of the best catchers in the league, earning All-Star honors in 2014 and 2016. He was also a finalist for the Gold Glove Award in 2014 and 2015.
In addition to his defensive prowess, Lucroy was also a solid hitter. He batted over .300 in both 2014 and 2016 and finished his career with a .274 batting average, 108 home runs, and 545 RBIs.
After spending seven seasons with the Brewers, Lucroy was traded to the Texas Rangers in 2016. He played for the Rangers for a season and a half before being traded to the Colorado Rockies in 2018. He finished the 2018 season with the Oakland Athletics and signed with the Los Angeles Angels for the 2019 season.
Lucroy's career was marred by injuries in his later years, and he struggled to find a consistent role on teams. He played for the Boston Red Sox in 2020 and signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves in 2021 but was released before the start of the season.
Despite his struggles in his later years, Lucroy will be remembered as one of the best catchers of his generation. He was a two-time All-Star, a finalist for the Gold Glove Award, and a solid hitter throughout his career.
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