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The Greatest Catchers of All Time
After Bench and Yogi it is about opinion! At catcher you have to put a lot of emphasis on defensive prowess! So let me have it if you disagree. Not surprisingly, several of the names listed here are also among the greatest baseball players ever.
Who are the greatest catchers of all time? This list includes some of the most talented, legendary catchers in Major League Baseball history. From Yogi Berra to Thurman Munson, the players listed here were exemplary in their abilities. Vote for the MLB catchers you think are the best, vote down any you don't think deserve a spot and certainly, if any great catchers are missing, add them. You can also rerank this list your way.
What makes a great catcher? It's more than just defensive prowess. A catcher's responsibilities are many. They've got to be able to work well with any and all starting pitchers, calling a good game for them so they can concentrate on getting batters out. Offensively, the greatest catchers of all time were able to contribute to their team's wins with the bat: They could hit. Typically, catchers might not have the speed that some of the outfielders do, but they've often got the power.
Need proof? Just look at some of the names listed here. Yes, Bench, Fisk and certainly Mike Piazza all qualify, having had hundreds of home runs during their esteemed MLB careers.
Who are the greatest catchers of all time? This list includes some of the most talented, legendary catchers in Major League Baseball history. From Yogi Berra to Thurman Munson, the players listed here were exemplary in their abilities. Vote for the MLB catchers you think are the best, vote down any you don't think deserve a spot and certainly, if any great catchers are missing, add them. You can also rerank this list your way.
What makes a great catcher? It's more than just defensive prowess. A catcher's responsibilities are many. They've got to be able to work well with any and all starting pitchers, calling a good game for them so they can concentrate on getting batters out. Offensively, the greatest catchers of all time were able to contribute to their team's wins with the bat: They could hit. Typically, catchers might not have the speed that some of the outfielders do, but they've often got the power.
Need proof? Just look at some of the names listed here. Yes, Bench, Fisk and certainly Mike Piazza all qualify, having had hundreds of home runs during their esteemed MLB careers.
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- 2Up 30Down 8Catcher, Manager, Outfielder
- 3Up 22Down 9Catcher
- 4Up 25Down 13Catcher
- 5Up 20Down 9Catcher
- 6Up 16Down 9Catcher
- 7Up 20Down 3Catcher
- 8Up 20Down 11Catcher
- 9Up 16Down 11Catcher
- 10Up 15Down 8Catcher
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Jorge Posada
Catcher, First baseman, Designated hitter - 12Up 8Down 8Catcher
- 13Up 19Down 11
Yadier Molina
Catcher - 14Up 13Down 4Catcher, Manager, First baseman More
- 15Up 13Down 8Catcher
- 16Up 11Down 5Catcher, Designated hitter
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Josh Gibson
added by: bojanthebest - 18Up 9Down 4
Elston Howard
Catcher, Left fielder - 19Up 13Down 11Catcher, Outfielder, First baseman
- 20Up 6Down 4Catcher, Manager
- 21Up 6Down 4Catcher
- 22Up 3Down 2
Buck Ewing
Catcher, Outfielder, Infielderadded by: bojanthebest - 23Up 3Down 1
Ray Schalk
Catcheradded by: bojanthebest - 24Up 8Down 6Catcher
- 25Up 6Down 4Catcher, First baseman
- 26Up 3Down 6Catcher
- 27Up 1Down 1
Rick Ferrell
Catcheradded by: bojanthebest - 28Up 6Down 7Catcher
- 29Up 5Down 6Catcher
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