Scouting Report: Shea Langeliers
Athletics | C
Overall
Summary
Shea Langeliers, 28-year-old Athletics catcher, is having an exceptional 2026 season. After a brief absence due to paternity leave (May 4-7), he has returned to the lineup and is performing at an elite level. Through early May, he is batting .340/.397/.623 with 12 home runs, 25 RBIs, and 29 runs scored across 37 games. His 179 wRC+ ranks third in MLB behind only Ben Rice and Yordan Alvarez, one point ahead of Aaron Judge. He leads all catchers in home runs and is one of the best hitters in baseball. His success is driven by improved pull-side hitting mechanics and a strong barrel rate of 16.5%. Langeliers is powering the Athletics' offense and helping the team maintain a top-10 ranking in power rankings.
Strengths
- Elite batting average (.340) - third best in MLB
- Exceptional slugging percentage (.623) - among league leaders
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