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Tyler Flowers | Catcher

Team: Chicago White Sox
Age / DOB:  (27) / 1/24/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 245
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Tyler Flowers hit a three-run homer off Justin Grimm in the sixth inning to give the White Sox all of their runs in Thursday's win over the Rangers.
Flowers is hitting just .186, but at least four of his 13 hits have been homers. Really, it's pretty close to what should have been expected from him. Maybe he'll end up batting .220 or so, but he'll only be useful in the power categories. May 2 - 11:16 PM

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Tyler Flowers - C - White Sox

Tyler Flowers went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run against the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

It was Flowers' third home run of the season but his first since April 3, and he only had three hits since that time. Some had pegged the 27-year-old as a sleeper candidate this season, but after Wednesday's game he's still hitting just .195. There's some power potential there, though, and he'll get the lion's share of the starts behind the dish for the Sox, so there's some upside. But it's best left for AL-only leagues for now.
Apr 17 - 9:45 PM
Tyler Flowers - C - White Sox

Tyler Flowers went 2-for-3 and homered in a second straight game Wednesday versus the Royals.

Flowers took Ervin Santana deep today. On Monday, he homered off James Shields for the only run in the White Sox's 1-0 win. We don't expect Flowers to hit for average, but it wouldn't be a total shock if he leads AL catchers in homers this year.
Apr 3 - 5:08 PM
Tyler Flowers - C - White Sox

Tyler Flowers homered for the game's only run in the White Sox's win over the Royals on Monday.

It's Flowers' power that's earned him a shot as a starter, but he went 44 at-bats without a homer this spring after hitting one in his very first game on Feb. 23. Ideally, he'll give the White Sox about 20 bombs from the catcher spot this year. He's not going to hit for average, though.
Apr 1 - 7:05 PM
Tyler Flowers - C - White Sox

Tyler Flowers (back) will return to the starting lineup in Tuesday's Cactus League game.

Flowers hasn't played since last Thursday due to a stiff back. It shouldn't be an issue moving forward.
Source: Mark Gonzales on Twitter
Mar 19 - 11:04 AM
Tyler Flowers - C - White Sox

Tyler Flowers (back) is aiming to return to the lineup on Tuesday.

Flowers has been out of action for the last three days due to a stiff back. It's a minor concern, as the White Sox appear to just be playing it cautiously with their starting catcher.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Mar 17 - 12:58 PM
Tyler Flowers - C - White Sox

Tyler Flowers (back) is out of the lineup again Sunday.

Flowers had been slated to return after missing two games with a stiff back, but it appears he's not quite ready yet. It's not a long-term concern, however.
Source: Daryl Van Schouwen on Twitter
Mar 17 - 12:00 PM
Tyler Flowers - C - White Sox

Tyler Flowers (back) is tentatively scheduled to return to the lineup Sunday.

Flowers has missed the last two games with a stiff back, but it's not a concern. "We’re trying to make sure everyone is ready in two weeks, not just for today,’’ White Sox manager Robin Ventura said. "He’s had a lot of time to play and we’ve been giving a lot of at-bats besides, so he’ll be ready to go.’’
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Mar 17 - 9:25 AM
Tyler Flowers - C - White Sox

Tyler Flowers (back) is not in Saturday's lineup.

Flowers was scratched on Friday due to a stiff back, but it doesn't sound like a big deal. The White Sox will go with Hector Gimenez at catcher until he returns.
Source: Mark Gonzales on Twitter
Mar 16 - 10:18 AM
Tyler Flowers - C - White Sox

Tyler Flowers was scratched from Friday's lineup due to a stiff back.

It doesn't sound like a big deal. Flowers was replaced in the lineup by Hector Gimenez.
Source: Scott Merkin on Twitter
Mar 15 - 1:57 PM
Tyler Flowers - C - White Sox

Tyler Flowers homered Saturday as the White Sox secured a 9-0 Cactus League win over the Dodgers.

Flowers is fully recovered from the left hand fracture that he suffered late last season and is all set to open the 2013 campaign as Chicago's starting catcher. The talented 27-year-old could carry value in deeper mixed fantasy leagues.
Feb 23 - 6:13 PM
Tyler Flowers - C - White Sox

Tyler Flowers (hand) has been cleared to resume offseason workouts.

Flowers suffered a hairline fracture on his left hand at the end of last season when he was hit by a pitch, but hasn't reported setbacks and expects to be ready for spring training. Once viewed as one of the better catching prospects, the White Sox are counting on Flowers for a full-time role in 2013. He batted .213/.296/.412 with seven home runs and a .708 OPS in 153 plate appearances while filling in for A.J. Pierzynski this past season.
Source: Chicago Tribune
Jan 26 - 10:32 AM
Tyler Flowers - C - White Sox

Tyler Flowers had the cast removed from his left hand Tuesday and plans to resume catching in early December.

Flowers suffered a hairline fracture on his left hand at the end of the season when he was hit by a pitch, but it was never much of a concern. He'll be ready to roll for the start of spring training, and it's looking like there's a good chance he'll be the White Sox' starting catching in 2013.
Source: Mark Gonzales on Twitter
Thu, Nov 15, 2012 09:45:00 PM
Tyler Flowers - C - White Sox

According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the Mets have some interest in White Sox catcher Tyler Flowers.

The Mets are seeking a starting catcher or at least a right-handed bat to pair with Josh Thole, so Flowers is one of many possibilities. It's unlikely the White Sox would consider dealing Flowers until there's some resolution with free agent A.J. Pierzynski. Flowers, who turns 27 in January, batted .213/.296/.412 with seven home runs and a .708 OPS in 153 plate appearances this season.
Related: Mets, Josh Thole
Source: New York Post
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 08:56:00 AM
Tyler Flowers - C - White Sox

White Sox general manager Rick Hahn views Tyler Flowers as a viable candidate to take impending free agent A.J. Pierzynski's starting job next year.

The Sox haven't ruled out bringing Pierzynski back, but they think Flowers could step into an everyday role, if needed. The 26-year-old has batted just .205/.307/.388 over parts of four seasons for Chicago. ‘‘We’re meeting next week as an organization, and that’s one of the topics,’’ Hahn said. ‘‘Based on the history we’ve had with him, he’ll be a quality, every-day catcher in the big leagues, yes. It’s tough for a young kid to have sporadic playing time and continue that development. But defensively, he certainly can handle the position. He can get on base some, and he’s going to have some power. I think he will be a valuable and viable catcher in the big leagues.’’
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Sun, Oct 28, 2012 08:46:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Tyler Flowers
2Hector Gimenez
1B1Paul Konerko
2B1Gordon Beckham
2Tyler Greene
SS1Alexei Ramirez
2Angel Sanchez
3B1Jeff Keppinger
2Conor Gillaspie
LF1Dayan Viciedo
CF1Alejandro De Aza
2Dewayne Wise
RF1Alex Rios
2Casper Wells
DH1Adam Dunn
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Chris Sale
2Jake Peavy
3John Danks
4Gavin Floyd
5Jose Quintana
6Dylan Axelrod
7Hector Santiago
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Addison Reed
2Matt Thornton
3Jesse Crain
4Nate Jones
5Matt Lindstrom
6Brian Omogrosso
7Donnie Veal
8Leyson Septimo