By greatness I am referring to all aspects of the game, offensively, defensively, base-running, throwing arm, etc.
2007-02-19 06:47:46 · 20 answers · asked by I socket 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Good question, hard to answer. However, below are some key stats from some of the more notable catchers and by no means is all-inclusive. One respondent did mention Josh Gibson who was amazing but stats were not keep as well the league he played in.
Based on the stats below, I would have to give my vote to either Mickey Cochrane or Mike Piazza
NameFielding %BAOBPSlg %
Bench, Johnny.990.267.342.476
Berra, L.P..989.285.348.482
Carter, Gary.991.262.335.439
Cochrane, G.S..985.320.419.478
Piazza, Mike.989.309.379.551
Rodriguez, Ivan.991.304.342.483
2007-02-19 08:40:11 · answer #1 · answered by Sippy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Johnny Bench
2007-02-19 07:06:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Has to be Johnny Bench. 2 time MVP, led the league in RBI 3 times, Gold glove from 68-77. 389 HR 13 all star
2007-02-19 07:03:54 · answer #3 · answered by cwspill 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not mean to take away from anyone. In the '70's it was between Jonny Bench and Thurmon Munson. They were perrinal allstars behind the plate for their respective leagues. Then Munson was tragically killed in a plane crash after playing only 9 yrs, so it became Bench. But since '93 there is this kid named Ivan Rodriquez who has it all. So, Bench or Rodriquez take your pick!! hope I spelled Ivans name right!!
2007-02-19 06:56:21 · answer #4 · answered by dinging53 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have to agree, Johnny Bench. Not much of a baserunner, but his offensive (especially as a power hitter) and defensive skills are unequalled.
2007-02-19 06:53:08 · answer #5 · answered by peytonbarclay 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably Josh Gibson from the ***** Leagues. The strories I've heard put him in the Babe Ruth category. Most people never saw him play, so it is hard to truely give his accurate place in history. The late Buck O'Neil says he was amazing.
If you are only looking at MLB, then it probably goes to Johnny Bench, with Ivan Rodriguez closing in.
2007-02-19 07:24:53 · answer #6 · answered by brewcards 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My vote goes to Johnny Bench man he could play some ball
2007-02-19 11:07:47 · answer #7 · answered by Ricky Lee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yogi Berra is my favorite catcher. I think that he along with Thurman Munson are the best catchers ever.
2007-02-19 08:00:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Johnny Bench He was not fast but he was smart on the base paths
2007-02-19 07:03:46 · answer #9 · answered by Dave aka Spider Monkey 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Johnny Bench...
2007-02-19 06:54:40 · answer #10 · answered by nas88car300 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋