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
These are the top 10 catchers after 2 weeks of the MLB season:
1. Ivan Herrera, St. Louis Cardinals
Apr 2, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (48) tosses his bat after hitting a two run home run for his second home run of the game against the Los Angeles Angels during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
As the week begins, Herrera leads MLB catchers with four home runs accompanied by nine RBI and .333/.385/.1.333 slash line. He did just hit the IL though, will miss 3-4 weeks and that will cause him to lose his top spot next week.
2. 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 had two home runs, one triple, and 10 RBI. He hit for the cycle on March 31st.
3. 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 has two home runs over the last seven days.
4. Logan O’Hoppe, Los Angeles Angels
Last week, O’Hoppe’s two home runs brought his season total to three on the season.
5. Tyler Heineman, Toronto Blue Jays
Apr 2, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heineman (55) hits a fly ball against the Washington Nationals during the fifth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
Heineman slashed .429/.429/.857, with one home run, in seven at-bats to end the week.
6. Pedro Pages, St. Louis Cardinals
Mar 30, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Pedro Pages (43) watches his home run against the Minnesota Twins at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Vizer-Imagn Images
Last week, Pages slashed .400/.400/.800 with one home run and three RBI.
7. 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 had four hits and one home run in the past week.
8. Salvador Perez, Kansas City Royals
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – APRIL 9: Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals celebrates after hitting a walk-off single to defeat the Houston Astros at Kauffman Stadium on April 9, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images)
The veteran backstop shows no signs of slowing down.
9. 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)
He has played an integral role in the Yankees offensive success so far this season.
10. Austin Hedges, Cleveland Guardians
Mar 31, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges (27) hits a solo home run during the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
Cleveland’s backup catcher added a home run and one RBI over the last week.
