20 Greatest Catchers in MLB History
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1.
Johnny Bench
Best Defensive Catcher Ever. 2 MVPs, 2 Titles, 389 Home Runs
788 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 2 comments
Comments:
"If you had to pick one great one at any given position, Johnny Bench is the greatest catcher there is or ever will be." Sparky Anderson
Added 11 years ago by guest, 0 points
This is a no brainer! Hands down, head and shoulders above the rest. The greatest all-around catcher, and one of the greatest players in baseball history.........
Added 14 years ago by tboneya, 2 points
2.
Yogi Berra
3 MVPs, 10 Titles, 358 Home Runs, One of the greatest World Series players ever.
252 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 1 comment
Comments:
A great player and baseball legend. Above average defensively, a great hitter, and one of baseball's greatest winners. If not for Bench, "Yogi" should be on top of this list....
Added 14 years ago by tboneya, 0 points
3.
Ivan Rodrigues
10 Gold Gloves, 10 All-Star Appearances, 1 MVP, 1 Titile
216 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 2 comments
Comments:
u spelld his last name rong rodriguez
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
Great arm, good defensively, and a wonderful, clutch hitter. Still, I've read speculation as to how much of his durability and hitting prowess are due to steroids. I can't stomach that, so he's no better than #3 with me, if that.....
Added 14 years ago by tboneya, 0 points
4.
Gary Carter
133 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
5.
Thurman Munson
124 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 1 comment
Comments:
I have to give Munson credit, he was a great player and a winner. A great leader in the clubhouse, a clutch performer, and very good defensively. A hard nosed player. I like that......
Added 14 years ago by tboneya, 1 point
6.
Ted Simmons
72 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 1 comment
Comments:
I honestly believe that if Simmons hadn't played in the Era of Johnny Bench, he would have made the HOF. A fine catcher, especially offensively.
Added 14 years ago by tboneya, 0 points
7.
Carlton Fisk
45 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 1 comment
Comments:
Another tough, hard-nosed player who has great respect for the game. I have a weakness for the type, so he get's positive votes from me..
Added 14 years ago by tboneya, 0 points
8.
Mike Piazza
12-Time All-Star, .308 Average, 427 Home Runs
27 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 2 comments
Comments:
a great hitter ok defense not up with others though
Added 14 years ago by guest, -1 points
Offensively, near the top. However, he sucked defensively, which is the main job of a catcher.
Added 14 years ago by tboneya, 0 points
9.
Bob Boone
A gifted, durable defensive catcher. Great handler of pitchers. However, only a mediocre hitter.....
19 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
10.
Bill Dickey
19 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
11.
Mickey Cochrane
19 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 1 comment
Comments:
If you do more research you will find that he was the best player on the greatest team you NEVER heard of the Philly Athletics of the 30's. The Yankees had no answer for him. He could hit (which was unsual for carchers of that period) and was defensive wiz. He should to the list. Bench was great, Hard not to be in those Cinncy teams of the 70's.
Added 13 years ago by amontuori, 0 points
12.
Roger Bresnahan
14 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
13.
Jorge Posada
14 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 2 comments
Comments:
You must be high. If he goes into the HOF the voters really screwed up.
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
should be higher on list
Added 13 years ago by guest, -2 points
14.
Joe Girardi
13 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
No offense I like the guy and he's upstanding and all but come on be real!!!
Added 13 years ago by amontuori, 0 points
15.
Josh Gibson
Negro leaguer who never played in the majors, but the greatest African American catcher of all time deserves to be ranked.
12 points - added 14 years ago by Mabel74 -
16.
Gabby Hartnett
3 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
17.
Mike Scioscia
Not the greatest offensively, but well above average on defense and a pillar of consistency for the Dodgers in the 80s.
1 point - added 14 years ago by Mabel74 - 1 comment
Comments:
I wonder if he made those facial signs with his mask on.
Added 13 years ago by amontuori, 0 points
18.
Joe Torre
0 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
19.
Roy Campanella
3 MVPs, 8-Time All-Star, Career Cut Short
-4 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
20.
Buck Ewing
-7 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
21.
Jason Veritek
-8 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 1 comment
Comments:
yo its varitek
Added 13 years ago by guest, 2 points
22.
Elston Howard
-10 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
23.
Steve O'Neill
-11 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
24.
Lance Parrish
-12 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
25.
Darrell Porter
-22 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
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