BALTIMORE, MD – AUGUST 04: Adley Rutschman #35 of the Baltimore Orioles gets a lead-off hit in the first inning during a baseball game against the New York Mets at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 4, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
The first week of the 2025 season has passed. Numerous players are off to a hot start. Below is a breakdown of the top ten catchers heading into week 2:
1. Keibert Ruiz, Washington Nationals
Mar 29, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (20) reacts after hitting a home run during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
Ruiz is off to a hot start hitting .571 with two home runs and 11 total bases.
2. Adley Rutschman, Baltimore Orioles
ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA – JULY 20: Felix Bautista #74 and Adley Rutschman #35 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrate after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 at Tropicana Field on July 20, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Rustschman capped off Opening Day with two home runs.
3. Austin Wells, New York Yankees
Mar 30, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells (28) follows through on an RBI groundout against the Milwaukee Brewers during the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Wells led off Opening Day with a home run. It was the first time in Yankees history a catcher led off a game with a home run.
4. Ivan Herrera, St. Louis Cardinals
Herrera’s fast start sees him slashing .571/.625/.857.
5. 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)
Smith finished the first week of the season with one home run and nine total bases.
6. Salvador Perez, Kansas City Royals
Mar 25, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) circles the bases on his two-run home run against the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-Imagn Images
Perez’s quick start has him slashing .375/.375/.375.
7. Logan O’Hoppe, Los Angeles Angels
The young Angels catcher has one home run and five total bases through his first two games.
8. 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
Goodman is ready to become a household name after slashing .375/.375/.625 through two games.
9. Joey Bart, Pittsburgh Pirates
Mar 7, 2025; Bradenton, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Joey Bart (14) hits an rbi single against the Philadelphia Phillies in the fifth inning during spring training at LECOM Park. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Bat has four hits in his first 12 at-bats.
10. Bo Naylor, Cleveland Guardians
Feb 20, 2025; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor (23) poses for a photo during MLB Media Day at Cleveland Guardians Spring Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Naylor slashed .286/.286/.286, with one RBI, through his first two games of the season.
