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Top 10 Catchers in MLB

February 16, 2011 – Evan Hill

This is a different list than you would have seen last year. Jorge Posada, one of the best Catchers in the game was recently converted to full-time DH by the Yankees. There have also been a few highly talented young players that have worked their way into the rankings this year. Headed into the 2011 season, the Top Ten Catchers in the majors are as follows:

1. Joe Mauer, MIN – He’s been one of the best in the game since he entered the league in 2004. Only two Catchers have won the MVP award in the last 33 years, but Mauer did it in 2009, thanks in part to his league leading OPS+ of 170.

2. Brian McCann, ATL – Drastically overlooked by many fans and analysts, McCann is already a five-time All-Star at just age 26. McCann displays a good deal of power that contributes to his career .849 OPS

3. Victor Martinez, DET – Though he has regressed a bit in the last couple years, Martinez is still extremely valuable and will play a big part for his new club, the Tigers, this season. However, expect him to be off this list in the next couple years, as he continues his shift to a role as 1B/DH.

4. Buster Posey, SFG – If Posey, 2010′s NL Rookie-of-the-Year, puts up a full season similar to what he did last year, he’ll fly up to number two on this list. This youngster has a ton of talent, and was a major reason the Giants won the World Series in the fall.

5. Carlos Ruiz, PHI – Though he’s often overshadowed by lineup-mates Chase Utley, Ryan Howard and the since-departed Jayson Werth, Ruiz is a major factor for the Phillies’ successful offense. Though he doesn’t hit for much power, his ability to reach base coupled with his great defense put him high on our list.

6. Geovanny Soto, CHC – This 2008 NL Rookie-of-the-Year would receive more praise if he could simply stay healthy. When he’s able to take the field he’s exceptional, as evidenced by his .393 OBP in 387 plate appearances last season.

7. Carlos Santana, CLE – Before his season ended early due to a devastating knee injury, this youngster proved his future is bright. Like Posey, he’ll find himself quickly climbing the list if he’s able to duplicate what he offered in 2010.

8. Yadier Molina, STL – Not known for his offense (he’s still a capable hitter), Molina is instead on this list for being the best defender at an important and difficult position.

9. Mike Napoli, TEX – He’ll be splitting time between Catcher, 1B and DH with his new club, where he figures to accumulate 500 AB’s. The opposite of Molina, Napoli is considered a weak defender who can flat out crush the ball (66 HRs in the last three years).

10. Matt Wieters, BAL – Wieters is ranked here for two reasons. One: the league’s lack of Catching depth, and two: his huge potential. Scouts continue to predict he’ll break out, and if he does, he’ll be one of the best at the position.

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February 16, 2011 – Evan Hill This is a different list than you would have seen last year. Jorge Posada, one of the best Catchers in the game was recently converted to full-time DH by the Yankees. There have also been a few highly talented young players that have worked their way into the rankings [...]
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  3. TheReviewer on February 16th, 2011 5:05 pm

    I’ll go with Posey once he has put up those numbers for more than one season…

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  4. Eric on February 17th, 2011 12:00 am

    He’s solid. Expectations were too high, plus the O’s had crummy managers until Showalter. Wieters is getting much better behind the plate, and if he can show more patience at the plate, he’ll hit plenty.

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  10. Brad Ross on February 20th, 2011 8:13 pm

    very solid list… isn’t too much to debate here very good

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  18. Vick on June 11th, 2011 11:20 am

    In my opinion if buster puts up another good year he might have a chance at the number 1 spot because of his not only contact but power at plate and he’s outstanding on field a catcher

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  19. Vick on June 11th, 2011 11:21 am

    In my opinion if buster puts up another good year he might have a chance at the number 1 spot because of his not only contact but power at plate and he’s outstanding on field a catcher.

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  20. Ae4life on October 28th, 2011 2:28 am

    Yadi thats my Boy!!!

    Stl let’s go

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  21. van3427 on February 1st, 2012 4:39 pm

    ok. first buster posey is from leesburg. same as me. so i do respect him and say hes a top… potential… catcher. and joe mauer wont even be a catcher any longer. and brian mcCann is way overlooked. he is the number one choice. until we see a few more seasons from posey he shouldnt even be on this list.

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