Catchers
Below are our rankings of catchers entering the 2017 season. The list was last updated on January 3, 2017.
The Elite
1.
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Jonathan Lucroy (Tex) |
A full season in Texas will see him approach thirty homers We have a new #1 catcher in the game. |
2.
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Buster Posey (SF) |
Just not enough power to be the “king of the hill” at catcher. |
The Solid Second Tier
3.
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Gary Sanchez (NYY) |
No, he won’t hit 40+ homers but he could still be the home run leader come September. |
4.
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Willson Contreras (CHC) |
Star status is right around the corner. |
5.
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Evan Gattis (Hou) |
How many catchers hit 30 homers in 2016? |
6.
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J. T. Realmuto (Mia) |
The total five-category package. How many catchers possess that skill set? |
7.
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Yasmani Grandal (LAD) |
The power is very real as is the BA. |
8.
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Salvador Perez (KC) |
The last time he finished with an OBP over .300 was 2013. His “walk up” song for 2017 is the Lou Reed classic “Take a Walk on the Wild Side.” |
9.
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Brian McCann (Hou) |
Another 20 home run campaign is as good as in the bank. |
10.
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Matt Wieters (FA) |
Still searching for a place to call home. Could it be a brave new world in Atlanta? |
11.
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Russell Martin (Tor) |
Steady but not spectacular. Google “boringly safe” and his picture will pop up. |
12.
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Welington Castillo (Bal) |
The O’s will have no beefs about this short-term signing. |
With Risk comes Reward…or Not?
13.
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Stephen Vogt (Oak) |
Enjoy the final year of catcher eligibility. |
14.
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Austin Hedges (SD) |
A bright future commences this spring. |
15.
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Wilson Ramos (TB) |
Take his spring training estimated return and multiply it by two. |
16.
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Tom Murphy (Col) |
Murphy’s Law will be established at Coors Field. |
17.
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Yadier Molina (Stl) |
The youngest 34-year-old catcher in the game. |
18.
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Cameron Rupp (Phi) |
The clock is ticking in Philly. |
The Rest or as we like to say Second Catchers in Two Catcher Formats
19.
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Jett Bandy (Mil) |
The Angels loss will be the Brew Crew’s gain. |
20.
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Travis d’Arnaud (NYM) |
If he could only stay healthy…..he’d be mediocre. |
21.
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Chris Herrmann (Ari) |
Small sample size produced decent results. Does he get the chance to expand upon it in 2017? |
22.
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Sandy Leon (Bos) |
Repeat after me. “Sandy Leon is not a .300 hitter.” |
23.
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Tucker Barnhart (Cin) |
More at-bats behind the dish than Meso? |
24.
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Bruce Maxwell (Oak) |
Smart players will gamble late on Maxwell. |
25.
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Devin Mesoraco (Cin) |
It’s all about the health. |
26.
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James McCann (Det) |
There are two McCann’s behind the dish in MLB. This is not the preferred option. |
27.
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Yan Gomes (Cle) |
Yawn like it’s 2016 |
28.
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Francisco Cervelli (Pit) |
He won’t hurt you. He also won’t provide much help outside of the BA category. |
29.
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Derek Norris (Was) |
Is he the answer as the replacement to Wilson Ramos? |
30.
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Jorge Alfaro (Phi) |
Have him handy for the second half. |
31.
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Tyler Flowers (Atl) |
Blossoming in Atlanta or prepping for the backup gig? |
32.
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Nick Hundley (FA) |
He’s going to miss Coors Field. |
33.
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Miguel Montero (CHC) |
Contreras can’t play every day. |
34.
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Mike Zunino (Sea) |
How many at-bats with Ruiz on board? |
35.
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Tony Wolters (Col) |
A little speed…yup a little speed. |
36.
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Carlos Ruiz (Sea) |
Tutoring Zunino is a pretty good gig. |
37.
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Andrew Susac (Mil) |
In the right place and maybe just maybe the right time? |
38.
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Curt Casali (TB) |
Someone has to catch until Ramos is ready to assume the position. |
39.
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Jason Castro (Min) |
If a tepid BA and limited power fills a need, he’s your guy. |
40.
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Omar Narvaez (CHW) |
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41.
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Roberto Perez (Cle) |
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42.
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Martin Maldonado (LAA) |
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43.
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Carlos Perez (LAA) |
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44.
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Alex Avila (Det) |
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45.
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Christian Vazquez (Bos) |
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46.
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Jarrod Saltalamacchia (FA) |
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