Connor Wong: From a versatile minor league utility player to a major league catcher
In short: Born in 1996, Connor Wong evolved from a high school shortstop into a professional catcher for the Boston Red Sox. His journey through the minor leagues saw him master nearly every position before settling behind the plate, eventually becoming a key figure in a high-profile trade involving Mookie Betts.
Connor Sun-Han Wong, born May 19, 1996, began his baseball journey at Pearland High School in Texas. Despite earning all-state honors as a shortstop in 2014, he went unselected in the MLB draft and enrolled at the University of Houston. During his college career, Wong demonstrated remarkable versatility, playing shortstop, third base, and the outfield before transitioning to catcher full-time during his junior year in 2017. This adaptability would define his early professional development.
After being selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2017 draft, Wong climbed the minor league ranks, earning multiple all-star honors. His career trajectory shifted significantly on February 10, 2020, when he was traded to the Boston Red Sox in a blockbuster deal that sent Mookie Betts and David Price to the Dodgers. Following the cancellation of the 2020 minor league season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wong continued his development, eventually making his major league debut in June 2021.
Wong’s major league career has been marked by steady progression and physical resilience. He recorded his first MLB hit in June 2021 and his first home run in September 2022 against the Texas Rangers. By 2023, he had established himself as the primary catcher for the Red Sox. His career has required navigating various challenges, including a hand injury in 2022 and a carpal boss excision surgery in October 2025. Today, he remains a notable Chinese-American presence in professional baseball, supported by a family background that includes his stepfather, former pitcher Matt Maysey.
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