MLB History 5. Carlton Fisk
This next catcher hit one of the most famous homers in World Series history but only appeared in the postseason twice in his Hall of Fame career. Carlton Fisk hit the ground running in 1972 becoming an All-Star, a top-five finish in the MVP voting, a Gold Glove and the Rookie of The Year. Fisk was an All-Star in his 20’s, 30’s and 40’s as a catcher.
Fisk finished in the top 10 in MVP five times. He won three Silver Slugger Awards and was an 11-time All-Star.
Among catchers, Fisk ranks fourth in WAR, second in games with 2499, third in runs, hits, homers, and doubles and sixth in RBI. When he retired, Fisk had the record for games caught and homers among catchers.
His 24 years behind the plate may just be a record that no one else beats with the way clubs are run today and the way catchers, if they can hit, get moved to other positions. Fisk never had that eye-popping, wow season. He had 20 or more homers eight times and drove in over 100 runs just twice.
Fisk was elected into the Hall of Fame back in 2000.