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Ranking the top catchers in MLB approaching Opening Day

By Nick Fustor

Oct 25, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (left) calls for an intentional walk on San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (right) in the sixth inning during game four of the 2014 World Series at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (left) calls for an intentional walk on San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (right) in the sixth inning during game four of the 2014 World Series at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Derek Norris

Moving to the pitcher-friendly Petco Park didn’t exactly hurt Derek Norris, but it didn’t help him either.  He posted a career-high in home runs (14), but also struck out at the highest rate since his rookie season.  Only 27, Norris could seemingly could return to his All-Star production.

Stephen Vogt

A second-half collapse (.217 AVG in the second half of the season) has Stephen Vogt‘s stock down entering 2016, but he was among baseball’s best hitting catchers in 2014 and the early parts of 2015.

Matt Wieters

Tommy John surgery limited Matt Wieters in the past two seasons, but he was once considered one of the game’s best all-around catchers.  Expect him to bounce back this season if he can remain healthy.

Kyle Schwarber

An elite power hitter at the ripe age of 23, Kyle Schwarber‘s future likely will be in the outfield rather than behind the plate.

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