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 first four weeks of the 2025 season are behind us, and numerous players are off to hot starts. As the weather starts heating up across the country, there will be players finally breaking out of early-season slumps and the start of teams calling up their top prospects. Below is a breakdown of the top 10 catchers in MLB heading into Week 5.
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
Last week, Kelly added two more home runs. He is slashing .419/.578/1.097 with six home runs and 18 RBI.
2. Cal Raleigh, Seattle Mariners
Apr 12, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) hits a solo-home run against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Raleigh continues to feast on pitching and currently leads MLB catchers with eight home runs.
3. 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
Currently on the IL with a knee injury, Herrera’s .381/.458/1.048 slash line, combined with four home runs and 11 RBI, ranks him third overall among MLB catchers.
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
Last week saw O’Hoppe hit a slow stretch, but his five home runs rank him third among catchers.
5. 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 started the season slowly but finished last week slashing .333/.400/.500 with one home run and four RBI. His season totals sit at three home runs and 12 RBI.
6. 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)
The young catcher continues to blossom. On the season, he has four home runs and 10 RBI.
7. Sean Murphy, Atlanta Braves
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
After missing the first few weeks of the season, Murphy has made up for lost time with four home runs and eight RBI in his first nine games.
8. Austin Wells, New York Yankees
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 09: Austin Wells #28 of the New York Yankees reacts after his seventh inning three-run home run against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on September 09, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Wells cooled off after a fast start, but his season totals sit at three home runs and eight RBI.
9. Dillon Dingler, Detroit Tigers
Apr 11, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler (13) hits a RBI single against the Minnesota Twins in the sixth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
The rookie catcher has taken over the starting catcher role since Jake Rogers went on the injured list. He is slashing .302/.315/.509 with two home runs and nine RBI.
10. Jonah Heim, Texas Rangers
Apr 6, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim (28) singles in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
The underrated catcher has three home runs and seven RBI through 46 at-bats.
