Jun 30, 2017; San Diego, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes (15) is congratulated by third baseman Justin Turner (10) third baseman Logan Forsythe (right) and left fielder Cody Bellinger (top) after hitting a grand slam home run during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

WATCH: Austin Barnes Hits 2 Home Runs, Including Grand Slam

Trevor Vernola06/30/2017

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The Dodgers have the best backup catcher in baseball and his name is Austin Barnes.

Barnes is currently posting a .935 OPS in nearly 100 at-bats over the course of the 2017. Offensively, he has been one of the most productive catchers in the league.

Defensively, he has shown his value by playing multiple positions.

Friday night he was able to show just how good he is as he mashed two home runs against the San Diego Padres.

Grand slam:

Austin Barnes clearing the bases with a GRAND SLAM. ? pic.twitter.com/laHBKJ1YVA

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 1, 2017

Three-run:

Austin Barnes with the 3-run homer, his 2nd of the night & has 7 RBIs #Dodgers

https://t.co/paRpIvP1N5

— Around The Bases POD (@AroundBasesPOD) July 1, 2017

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