When a batter takes their turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the (home) umpire and receives the ball from the pitcher. In addition to this primary duty, the catcher is also …

Catcher The catcher crouches directly behind home plate and is primarily responsible for receiving all of a pitcher's pitches. Catchers have many duties on defense.

Feb 2, 2026 · Playing catcher in baseball involves positioning yourself behind home plate, wearing the necessary gear, and being ready to catch pitches from the pitcher. You also need to be able to block …

Check out the catching stats for all the Major League Baseball teams and players on Baseball-Reference.com

May 8, 2026 · Raleigh produced the best single season for a catcher in MLB history in 2025 when he crushed 60 home runs and drove in 125 RBIs, all while playing elite defense behind the plate.

Oct 14, 2025 · A promising group of young catchers has taken MLB by storm in 2025, solidifying themselves among the best the league has to offer.

Feb 18, 2026 · Today, we rank the best of the best at catcher. The objective of this exercise is to identify the best players for the 2026 season, not who might be best in five years or over their career. We...

Jan 14, 2026 · MLB Pipeline will reveal its 2026 Top 100 Prospects list at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 23, with a one-hour show on MLB Network and MLB.com. Leading up to the release of the Top 100, we'll …

Dec 1, 2022 · Check out the list of the top 10 catchers of all time based on stats and data on Baseball-Reference.com.

6 days ago · Mike Piazza is regarded as one of the greatest hitting catchers in baseball history, with a career that is both impressive and influential. His time in Major League Baseball (MLB) spanned 16 …