Ranking the Catchers With a commanding presence behind the plate and a rocket arm, Johnny Bench was the best defensive catcher in history. But that wasn’t all. The powerful right-handed slugger won a pair of Most Valuable Player awards and led the Reds to six division titles, four pennants, and two championships. He hit…
Yogi Berra Essentials Positions: CatcherBats: Left Throws: RightHeight 5-7 Weight: 185Born: May 12, 1925 in St. Louis, MO USADied: September 22, 2015 in West Caldwell, NJ USABuried: Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, East Hanover, NJDebut: September 22, 1946 vs. PHA 4 AB, 2 H, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: May 9, 1965…
Johnny Bench Positions: Catcher, Third Baseman and First BasemanBats: Right • Throws: Right6-1, 197lb (185cm, 89kg)Born: December 7, 1947, in Oklahoma City, OKDraft: Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 2nd round of the 1965 MLB June Amateur Draft from Binger HS (Binger, OK).High School: Binger HS (Binger, OK)Debut: August 28, 1967 (12,626th in major league history)vs. PHI 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game:…
Gary Carter Essentials Positions: Catcher and RightfielderBats: Right • Throws: Right6-2, 205lb (188cm, 92kg)Born: April 8, 1954 in Culver City, CADied: February 16, 2012 in West Palm Beach, FLBuried: Riverside Memorial Park, Tequesta, FLDraft: Drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 3rd round of the 1972 MLB June Amateur Draft from Sunny Hills HS (Fullerton, CA).High School: Sunny Hills HS (Fullerton, CA)Debut: September 16, 1974 (11,196th in MLB history)vs. NYM 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR,…
Carlton Fisk Position: CatcherBats: Right • Throws: Right6-3, 200lb (190cm, 90kg)Born: December 26, 1947 in Bellows Falls, VTDraft: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 1st round (4th) of the 1967 MLB January Draft-Regular Phase.High School: Charlestown HS (Charlestown, NH)Schools: Keene State College (Keene, NH), University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH)Debut: September 18, 1969 ( 10,550th in MLB history)vs. BAL 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game:…
Buck Ewing Positions: Catcher, First Baseman and RightfielderBats: Right • Throws: Right5-10, 188lb (178cm, 85kg)Born: October 17, 1859 in Hoagland, OHDied: October 20, 1906 in Cincinnati, OHBuried: Mount Washington Cemetery, Cincinnati, OHDebut: September 9, 1880 (487th in major league history)Last Game: May 27, 1897Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1939. (Voted by Old Timers Committee)View Buck Ewing’s Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).Full Name: William EwingView Player Info from…
Gabby Hartnett Position: CatcherBats: Right • Throws: Right6-1, 195lb (185cm, 88kg)Born: December 20, 1900 in Woonsocket, RIDied: December 20, 1972 in Park Ridge, ILBuried: All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, ILHigh School: Dean Academy (Franklin, MA)School: Dean College (Franklin, MA)Debut: April 12, 1922 (5,090th in MLB history)vs. CIN 2 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 24, 1941 vs. PHI 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBHall of Fame: Inducted as Player…
Ernie Lombardi Position: CatcherBats: Right • Throws: Right6-3, 230lb (190cm, 104kg)Born: April 6, 1908 in Oakland, CADied: September 26, 1977 in Santa Cruz, CABuried: Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, CAHigh School: McClymonds HS (Oakland, CA)Debut: April 15, 1931 (7,190th in major league history)vs. BSN 2 AB, 2 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 17, 1947vs. CHC 1 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 2 RBI, 0 SBHall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1986….
Iván Rodríguez Position: CatcherBats: Right • Throws: Right5-9, 205lb (175cm, 92kg)Born: November 27, 1971 in Manati, Puerto RicoHigh School: Lino Padron Rivera (Vega Baja, Puerto Rico)Debut: June 20, 1991 (15,973rd in major league history)vs. CHW 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 2 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 28, 2011 vs. FLA 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBHall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2017. (Voted…
Louis Santop Position: CatcherBats: Left • Throws: Right6-2, 200lb (188cm, 90kg)Born: January 17, 1889 in Fort Worth, TXDied: January 22, 1942 (Aged 53-005d) in Philadelphia, PABuried: Philadelphia National Cemetery, Philadelphia, PADebut: 1923 (5,541st in major league history)Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2006. (Voted by Negro League Committee)View Louis Santop’s Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).Full Name: Louis SantopNicknames: TopView Player Info from the B-R Bullpen Notable Events and Chronology for Career Biography This 6’4″ 240-lb…