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MLB History: Top 10 Catchers in MLB History

By Jason Evans

SEATTLE, WA - APRIL 18: Starting pitcher Gerrit Cole #45 of the Houston Astros and catcher Brian McCann #16 of the Houston Astros meet at the pitcher's mound during a game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on April 18, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. The Astros won the game 7-1. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brian McCann;Gerrit Cole
SEATTLE, WA - APRIL 18: Starting pitcher Gerrit Cole #45 of the Houston Astros and catcher Brian McCann #16 of the Houston Astros meet at the pitcher's mound during a game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on April 18, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. The Astros won the game 7-1. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brian McCann;Gerrit Cole /
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NEW YORK, NY – MAY 25: Pitcher Aroldis Chapman #54 of the New York Yankees celebrates with catcher Gary Sanchez after Chapman struck out Martin Maldonado of the Los Angeles Angels for the last out of the game to gain a save in an MLB baseball game on May 25, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. Yankees won 2-1. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images) /

We continue our look at the best players in MLB history with the top 10 catchers of all time

MLB History.

To be a catcher in the MLB, you have to be tough. Wild Pitches. Pitchers are throwing pitches to you at 95+ MPH, bouncing the ball in the dirt. You have to be able to withstand foul tips and still be able to help call the game, whether or not you get the help from the bench.

Because of the pounding they get back there, any offensive production a team can get out of the position puts you ahead of the game. That’s why teams search as much as they can to get offensive production out of the position.

And when they do, as the player ages, they move to first base or get some time at DH if they are in the American League, to give them time off, but keep the bat in the lineup.

Teams need to be strong up the middle, and if you have a quality defensive player behind the dish and can get some offensive production? Well, a lot of times that can help lead you to a ring or two if the other parts are there.

So who are the top 10 catchers in MLB history? Who are the greatest backstops of all-time? Before we unveil the top 10, let’s talk about five guys who just missed the list, including one active player who will more than likely force his way in here once his career is over.

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