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Hank Conger | Catcher

Team: Los Angeles Angels
Age / DOB:  (25) / 1/29/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 220
Bats / Throws: Switch / Right
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Hank Conger is starting behind the plate Wednesday against the Athletics.
It's safe to say that Conger is C.J. Wilson's personal catcher at this point. He's batting eighth Wednesday against left-hander Tommy Milone. May 1 - 1:28 PM
Source: Mike DiGiovanna on Twitter

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Hank Conger - C - Angels

Hank Conger finished 3-for-3 with five RBI in Monday's Cactus League loss to the Mariners.

Conger doubled and homered, looking locked in at the plate. He is expected to serve as a fairly active backup catcher this season behind Angels starter Chris Iannetta.
Feb 25 - 6:18 PM
Hank Conger - C - Angels

Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com thinks the Angels could use Hank Conger as a trade chip.

Conger has always hit in the minors but never received an extended look at the major league level. With Chris Iannetta inking a three-year extension, it would make sense to move Conger while he still has value. He'll compete for the backup job next spring.
Source: Alden Gonzalez on Twitter
Fri, Oct 5, 2012 02:22:00 PM
Hank Conger - C - Angels

Angels recalled C Hank Conger from Triple-A Salt Lake.

Conger will act as an emergency catcher down the stretch for the Halos. He's doubtful to hold fantasy value.
Tue, Sep 4, 2012 04:53:00 PM
Hank Conger - C - Angels

Angels optioned C Hank Conger to Triple-A Salt Lake.

The 24-year-old wasn't given much of a shot to impress in his 12 days with the team, posting a .231/.313/.231 line in 17 plate appearances. While it hasn't yet translated to success at the highest level, Conger has always raked at the minor league level. If he can procure full-time at-bats at some point, we'd expect him to have success. That will have to wait for now, as Bobby Wilson (concussion) will be activated from the disabled list Monday to take Conger's roster spot.
Related: Bobby Wilson
Sun, Jun 17, 2012 07:16:00 PM
Hank Conger - C - Angels

Angels recalled C Hank Conger from Triple-A Salt Lake.

As expected, Conger will replace Bobby Wilson (concussion) on the active roster. The 24-year-old likely would have joined the club following Chris Iannetta's wrist surgery, but he only recently returned from an elbow injury. He's obviously a much bigger threat than John Hester with the bat, so he's well worth adding in AL-only leagues.
Tue, Jun 5, 2012 06:03:00 PM
Hank Conger - C - Angels

The Angels are expected to recall catcher Hank Conger from Triple-A Salt Lake prior to Tuesday's game.

Bobby Wilson left Monday's game after being hit in the mask with a foul tip, so this indicates that he could be headed for the disabled list. Conger is 4-for-14 with a double with a double and an RBI since missing five weeks with a sprained right elbow. John Hester is a pretty poor alternative, so Conger is worth an immediate add in AL-only leagues.
Related: Bobby Wilson, John Hester
Source: Mike DiGiovanna on Twitter
Tue, Jun 5, 2012 05:51:00 PM
Hank Conger - C - Angels

Hank Conger (elbow) hit a game-winning single Friday in his return to action for Triple-A Salt Lake.

Conger missed more than five weeks due to a sprained right elbow. Angels manager Mike Scioscia said the 24-year-old would be in the catching mix for the big club if he's healthy, so perhaps we'll see him before long. He certainly offers more upside than Bobby Wilson and John Hester.
Source: Orange County Register
Sun, Jun 3, 2012 12:18:00 PM
Hank Conger - C - Angels

Hank Conger (elbow) is about two weeks away from a return at Triple-A Salt Lake.

Conger has a sprained right elbow but has begun a throwing program. It's a bad time for him to be injured, as he likely would have been promoted following Chris Iannetta's wrist surgery. He could get a shot eventually if he shows he's healthy.
Source: Alden Gonzalez on Twitter
Fri, May 11, 2012 02:05:00 PM
Hank Conger - C - Angels

Hank Conger has been placed on Triple-A Salt Lake's 7-day disabled list with a right elbow injury.

"Just a light sprain in the elbow," Conger said. "I'll be good. Should be back in a couple of weeks. Nothing serious." The 24-year-old was batting .357 with two homers and eight RBI for the Salt Lake prior to the injury.
Source: Angels.mlb.com
Wed, Apr 25, 2012 10:11:00 PM
Hank Conger - C - Angels

Angels optioned C Hank Conger to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Conger hit .295 (13-for-44) with one homer, four doubles and five RBI this spring. However, there's no clear path to playing time right now with Chris Iannetta as the starter and Bobby Wilson as his backup.
Wed, Apr 4, 2012 08:42:00 AM
Hank Conger - C - Angels

The Angels will send Hank Conger to the Arizona Fall League in order to work on his defense with catching instructor Orlando Mercado.

Typically the AFL is reserved for players with no big league experience, but Conger is still eligible to play in it. Though he's struggled at the plate with the Halos to this point, Conger has significant offensive upside. His defense, though, is lagging behind, and we've learned from the Mike Napoli and Jeff Mathis situation that manager Mike Scioscia values defense from his catcher above all.
Source: Los Angeles Times
Sat, Aug 27, 2011 12:45:00 PM
Hank Conger - C - Angels

Reports on Hank Conger's defensive work in Triple-A Salt Lake were "mixed" before his Thursday recall.

Conger has yet to live up to Angels manager Mike Scioscia's extremely high defensive standards for a catcher, but with Jeff Mathis hitting .176/.225/.254 and Bobby Wilson batting an even worse .176/.250/.265, the Angels really have no other choice but to turn to Conger as they struggle to stay afloat in the American League West. A career .298/.361/.466 minor-league hitter, Conger has has hit .208/.296/.344 through his first 207 major-league plate appearances.
Source: Orange County Register
Fri, Aug 19, 2011 08:33:00 AM
Hank Conger - C - Angels

Angels recalled C Hank Conger from Triple-A Salt Lake.

Conger has improved his defense down on the farm and is ready to begin drawing semi-frequent looks behind the plate for the Angels. The 23-year-old catcher batted .214/.297/.357 with five home runs and 16 RBI in 50 games earlier this season.
Thu, Aug 18, 2011 09:54:00 PM
Hank Conger - C - Angels

Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Tuesday that Hank Conger will not return from the minors until his defense improves behind the plate.

"His throwing has been inconsistent," said Scioscia. "He's made some sensational throws, and some where his timing is off. His receiving is better. When he's doing things proficient enough behind the plate, you'll see him here." Conger, 23, is batting .300/.375/.490 with five homers and 26 RBI over 27 games since being demoted to Triple-A Salt Lake last month, but Scioscia will continue to play fantasy non-factors Bobby Wilson and Jeff Mathis behind the plate at the major league level. In a word, frustrating.
Related: Jeff Mathis, Bobby Wilson
Source: Los Angeles Times
Wed, Aug 17, 2011 11:24:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Chris Iannetta
2Hank Conger
1B1Albert Pujols
2B1Howie Kendrick
SS1Erick Aybar
2Brendan Harris
3B1Alberto Callaspo
2Chris Nelson
LF1Mike Trout
2J.B. Shuck
CF1Peter Bourjos
RF1Josh Hamilton
DH1Mark Trumbo
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Jered Weaver
2C.J. Wilson
3Joe Blanton
4Jason Vargas
5Tommy Hanson
6Jerome Williams
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Ernesto Frieri
2Ryan Madson
3Scott Downs
4Sean Burnett
5Kevin Jepsen
6Mark Lowe
7Garrett Richards
8Dane De La Rosa
9Michael Kohn
10Billy Buckner
11Ryan Brasier
12Robert Coello
13Andrew Taylor