Sep 30, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (12) celebrates with teammates after scoring a run against the New York Mets in the seventh inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
These are the top 10 catchers in MLB entering the week:
1. Carson Kelly, Chicago Cubs
Apr 5, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) hits a three run home run against the San Diego Padres during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Kelly is coming off a rough stretch but continues to lead MLB catchers with 18 RBI.
2. Cal Raleigh, Seattle Mariners
Apr 19, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) hits a double against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fifth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
The past month has seen Raleigh go on a power surge and lead MLB catchers with nine home runs.
3. Sean Murphy, Atlanta Braves
Apr 25, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (12) hits a double against the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
Murphy’s power supply has helped him reach seven home runs and 13 RBI.
4. Logan O’Hoppe, Los Angeles Angels
Apr 10, 2025; Tampa, Fl, USA; Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe (14) doubles against the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
O’Hoppe added another home run last week. He’s slashing .280/.299/.573 with seven home runs and 12 RBI.
5. Shea Langeliers, Athletics
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 01: Shea Langeliers #23 of the Oakland Athletics drives in two runs with a double in the tenth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 01, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Langeliers’ breakout season continues. The Athletics’ catcher has five home runs and 12 RBI.
6. Will Smith, Los Angeles Dodgers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 12: Will Smith #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates his three run home run, to take a 7-1 lead over the San Diego Padres, during the fourth inning at Dodger Stadium on September 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
The Dodgers dodged a bullet with Smith’s wrist issue as he’s slashing .328/.430/.531 with three home runs and 15 RBI.
7. William Contreras, Milwaukee Brewers
Apr 13, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) hits a home run in the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images
Contreras broke out of his early-season slump, totaling three home runs and 15 RBI.
8. Ivan Herrera, St. Louis Cardinals
Apr 4, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (48) hits a three run home run during the fourth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
Herrera does not have an official timetable for his return, but the hope is for a fast return to the hot streak he opened the season on.
9. Miguel Amaya, Chicago Cubs
Apr 14, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya (9) hits a double during the third inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images
Amaya and Carson Kelly are on a 50/50 timeshare behind the plate in Chicago. However, Miguel Amaya has produced well, slashing .278/.298/.500 with two home runs and 14 RBI.
10. Hunter Goodman, Colorado Rockies
Mar 28, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman (15) doubles during the sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Last week, Goodman broke out of a slump and raised his season total to four home runs and 11 RBI.
