Who is the greatest Catcher?
Johnny Bench. See all of the Catcher Rankings for more.
Which Catchers are in the Hall of Fame?
Notable Hall of Fame catchers include Yogi Berra, Roy Campanella, Carlton Fisk, Josh Gibson, Gabby Hartnett, and Ivan Rodriguez.
Who is the best Catcher since World War II?
Since WWII, Johnny Bench is widely considered the best, revolutionizing the position defensively while providing immense power.
Who leads all Catchers in career Wins Above Replacement (WAR)?
Johnny Bench leads all primary catchers in career WAR (according to Baseball-Reference), followed closely by Gary Carter and Ivan Rodriguez. We have WAR Leaders for catchers here at Baseball Egg.
How do Yankees legend Yogi Berra and Dodgers legend Roy Campanella compare?
They were the premier catchers of the 1950s “Subway Series” rivalry; Berra won 3 MVPs and 10 World Series, while Campanella won 3 MVPs and helped integrate the Dodgers.
Who has the most home runs as a Catcher?
Mike Piazza holds the record for the most home runs hit specifically while playing the catcher position.
Which Catcher has the most Gold Glove awards?
Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez holds the record with 13 Gold Glove awards.
Who is the only Catcher to win the Batting Title in the American League?
Joe Mauer is the only AL catcher to win a batting title, and he did it three times.
Who was the last Catcher to win the MVP award?
Buster Posey (2012) was the last catcher to win the MVP in the National League, and Joe Mauer (2009) in the American League.
