Catcher tend to have shorter careers, since their job is tougher. They also tend to have lower batting averages. Also with a few exceptions they generally don't hit as many HR's. So who were the best 10 catchers, since 1900, and back up your claim with AVG., HR's, or whatever you think makes them the BEST. Thanks!
2006-11-26 12:38:46 · 14 answers · asked by mike j 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Wow, that is a goood question, I am a bit prejudiced towrds the Yankees, but I think historically this still valid. The best catchers of my youth are Bench, Fisk or Munson.
1.Mickey Cochrane
2.Johnny Bench
3.Yogi Berra
4.Josh Gibson
5.Carlton Fisk
6.Ivan Rodriguez
7.Roy Campanella
8.Elston Howard
8a.Thurman Munson
9. Mike Piazza
10. Bill Dickey
Sorry if it seems like their are alot of Yankees, but that is the way I see it.
Hey Disgraced, it was Jackie Robinson, not Hank Aaron.
In retrospect I think Gibson could be #1 but he was not allowed to play at the same time as many of his contemporaries, by far he is the best hitter of the bunch.
2006-11-26 12:53:17 · answer #1 · answered by Frank R 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Mickey Cochrane
Bill Dickey
Roy Campanella
Yogi Berra
Ernie Lombardi
Johnny Bench
Carlton Fisk
Gary Carter
Ivan Rodriguez
Mike Piazza
2006-11-26 13:00:14 · answer #2 · answered by Sam Sneed 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Johnny Bench
Bill Dickey
Ernie Lombardi
RoyCampenella
Yogi Berra
Del Crandall
Jim Sundberg
Ivan Rodriguez
Mickey Cochrane
Thurman Munson (a sentimental favorite)
2006-11-27 05:25:49 · answer #3 · answered by iwasnotanazipolka 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Johnny Bench, Josh Gibson, Roy Campanella, Yogi Berra,
Carlton Fisk, Pudge Rodriguez, Joe Torre, Gabby Hartnett, Tim McCarver and Bill Dickey. The are some new players who may stat up as well.
2006-11-26 13:01:59 · answer #4 · answered by jas 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1.Mickey Cochrane
2.Johnny Bench
3.Yogi Berra
4.Josh Gibson
5.Carlton Fisk
6.Ivan Rodriguez
7.Roy Campanella
8.Elston Howard
9.Thurman Munson
10. Bill Dickey
2006-11-26 15:18:00 · answer #5 · answered by Larry 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-13 14:49:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In no particular order:
-Johny Bench-overall ability
-Carlton Fisk-defense and longevity
-Ivan Rodriguez-offense and arm
-Mike Piazza-power and batting average
-Yogi Berra-leadership
-Ernie Lombardi-batting average
-Josh Gibson-power
-Roy Campanella-overall ability
-Mickey Cochrane-batting average, leadership
-Gary Carter-leadership
2006-11-27 08:58:02 · answer #7 · answered by nicoyaforever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In no particular order:
Johnny Bench - HRs
Bill Dickey - Avg
Mickey Cochran - Avg
Campy - Leadership
Pudge - Fielding - HRs
Ted Simmons - AVG
Piazza (for his hitting) - Avg
Carter (maybe) -
Lombarti - Avg
2006-11-26 13:12:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. the greatest player in baseball history Big Josh Gibson
2-10 in no order
pudge fisk
pudge rodriguez
mickey cochrane
roy campenella
johnny bench
yogi berra
gary carter
thurman munson
2006-11-27 03:20:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No order..
Yogi Berra- could hit ANYTHING
Jorge Posada
Johnny Bench
Joe Mauer
Thurman Munson
Joe Torre
Elston Howard
Ivan Rodriguez
(gasp!!! not all of them are Yankees!)
2006-11-26 21:11:08 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋