Anthony Recker


Date of Birth: 8/29/1983
Birthplace: Allentown, Pennsylvania
College: Alvernia College

Anthony Recker was first drafted by the Oakland Athletics in 2005. He played in the Athletics' minor league system from 2005 through most of 2012, playing in just five games with the team in 2011. After 13 games with the Athletics in 2012, they traded him to the Chicago Cubs at the end of August. He then played in nine games with the Cubs, spending the rest of his time in the minor leagues.

In October, 2012, Recker was designated for assignment by the Cubs and then claimed off waivers by the New York Mets. In 2013, he played in 50 games with the Mets, finishing the season with 29 hits and a .215 batting average. He finished the 2014 season with 35 hits and a .201 batting average in 58 games.

Recker split his time in 2015 between the Mets and the minors. He played in 32 games with the Mets and he batted just .125.

Recker signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians on November 27, 2015. He was traded to the Atlanta Braves on May 9, 2016. He spent most of the 2016 season in the minors, joining the Braves for just 33 games.

The Braves traded Recker to the Minnesota Twins on July 24, 2017. He spent most of the 2017 season in the minors, playing in just 6 games with the Braves.

Recker became a free agent on October 10, 2017. He signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks on March 5, 2018. He played only in the minors in 2018.

Recker elected free agency on November 2, 2018. He didn't play professional baseball in 2019.

Recker changed careers on January 11, 2020, when he signed with SNY to be a TV analyst.

Career batting statistics for Recker through 2018 include:

  • 206 games played
  • 110 hits
  • 70 RBIs
  • 193 strikeouts to 60 walks
  • .199 batting average

Career fielding statistics for Recker as a catcher through 2018 include:

  • 172 games played
  • 70 assists
  • 1,157 putouts
  • 13 errors
  • .258 caught stealing percentage
  • .990 fielding percentage

Personal Life

Recker and his wife Kelly were married on November 2, 2013. They have one child.

Sources for Information
Wikipedia - Anthony Recker
ESPN - Anthony Recker