Best Catcher?

AL: Ivan Rodriguez

NL:Yadier Molina

2007-02-08 10:09:36 · answer #1 · answered by notredame57909 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋

Offensive
AL: Joe Mauer
NL: Brian McCann

also worthy: Victor Martinez, Jorge Posada, Jason Veritek, Michael Barrett, Paul LoDuca

Defensive
AL: Ivan Rodriguez
NL: Brad Ausmus

also worthy: Mike Matheny, Benjie Molina, Yadier Molina, Jason Veritek

There is another aspect that makes a catcher great and that is pitch calling and the ability to mentor young pitchers and get the most out of the pitching game as a whole. Jason Kendall and Jason Veritek have outstanding reputations for being great mentors, thoroughly studying all opposing hitters and calling great games. Their contributions to the pitching game can not be undervalued.

2007-02-13 06:51:53 · answer #2 · answered by ed feller 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋

The best catcher in the AL i have to say Pudge Rodriguez and in the NL i would say Paul Lo Duca

2007-02-14 11:06:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Next season Joe Mauer (AL) and Michael Barrett (NL) will have the best seasons among MLB catchers.

2007-02-08 12:58:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋

Mauer, hands down. Soild with the glove, good young hitter too. He is the best right now.

Pudge is still good for his age, but declining.
Victor Martinez is a good hitter, but not a great catcher.
The NL has no true studs right now, but Russell Martin of the Dodgers and McCann of the Braves look like a keepers.

2007-02-13 07:23:51 · answer #5 · answered by Jeff L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Joe Maurer is the best in the bigs.
NL, Brian McCann, Atlanta Braves, young talented, and the guy can hit. Ausmus is the best defender, but its hard to find good hitting catchers, and for that reason, I give it to McCann. The Braves also have 2 other good catchers Bryan Pena and jarod Saltalamachia who could be making a big impact soon.

2007-02-08 10:58:50 · answer #6 · answered by brettkettyle13 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋

AL Yogi Berra NL Jerry Grote

2007-02-12 11:58:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋

The true mark of a great catcher is how he handles a pitching staff year after year. I generally look at consistency by the team when pitchers use a revolving door. Based on that my choices would be:
AL: Ivan Rodriguez

NL: Paul LoDuca

2007-02-15 06:04:59 · answer #8 · answered by trittpace 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

AL - Joe Mauer (Twins) - without a doubt. Pudge has no power since he "lost" all that weight in just one off-season. Hmmmm. How did that happen?
NL - Brian McCann (Atlanta) - great numbers at the plate and only 23 years old. He will only get better.

2007-02-09 01:55:39 · answer #9 · answered by That's what she said 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋

AL: Joe Mauer
NL: Yadier Molina

Pudge and Liebe and Pierzynski are all wonderful and I love all three, but for pure power and good game management you can't beat Joe and Yadi.

2007-02-16 04:53:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

If we are talking defense and offense of players in their prime, it's Mauer in the Al and McCann in the Nl

2007-02-08 11:08:21 · answer #11 · answered by Eho 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋

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