The catcher position in Major League Baseball has been long dominated by high-profile stars, but with several budding talents advancing to the majors, there’s much more competition among the position. While Buster Posey and Salvador Perez have been household names, players like Travis d’Arnaud and Blake Swihart are quickly establishing themselves as quality contributors.
While hitting isn’t a sought-after trait with catchers, it’s an added bonus when a player can manage to get on base at a decent rate. The catching position isn’t loaded with top-heavy talent, but has plenty of solid contributors. Here’s our list of the top 10 catchers in MLB entering Opening Day.