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Whicker: It's a tough job, and that's why Padres catcher Austin Hedges does it – Orange County Register
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Austin Hedges fits the Indians' catcher mold - Covering the Corner
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Now Contending, The Padres Have Traded The Equivalent Of A 40-Man Roster — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America
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Giants rookie catcher Patrick Bailey named Gold Glove finalist
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Padres News: Spring Training primer, questions to answer - Gaslamp Ball
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Indians catcher Austin Hedges reminisces about playing youth baseball alongside 5 future MLB stars
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On Austin Hedges: One of the 50 Best Players in Baseball Can Barely Hit - The Ringer
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The San Diego Padres' Plan Is Working Even If They're Not Contending - The Ringer
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Whicker: It's a tough job, and that's why Padres catcher Austin Hedges does it – Orange County Register
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Padres: Tingler's message to Austin Hedges: 'must get on-base
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Padres increase Francisco Mejia's playing time, putting catching dynamic in flux - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Austin Hedges brings power of positive energy to Guardians' rotation, locker room
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The San Diego Padres' Plan Is Working Even If They're Not Contending - The Ringer
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Why the Padres will trade Austin Hedges this offseason - Gaslamp Ball