May 5, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers (23) hits a home run against the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
These are the top 10 catchers in MLB entering the week:
1. 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
This season, Raleigh has 31 RBI and is tied for second in MLB with 15 home runs.
2. 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)
In his second full season, Wells has eight home runs and 28 RBI.
3. Carson Kelly, Chicago Cubs
May 5, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) reacts after hitting a home run against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Kelly is making a case for the NL All-Star roster, slashing .299/.436/.632 with eight home runs and 23 RBI.
4. 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
One of the few bright spots in the Rockies lineup, Goodman has slashed .300/.354/.506 with seven home runs and 29 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)
Among MLB catchers, Langeliers is tied for third with eight home runs and fourth with 23 RBI.
6. 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 is on his way to a career year, already reaching 10 home runs and 23 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
Murphy has eight home runs, 18 RBI, and 12 extra-base hits.
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
A knee injury saw Herrera miss a month of action, but he’s back to full form, slashing .413/.472/.870 with five home runs and 18 RBI.
9. William Contreras, Milwaukee Brewers
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – AUGUST 12: William Contreras #24 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts to a two run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning at American Family Field on August 12, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Contreras has four home runs and 21 RBI. His 26 walks are second-best among MLB catchers.
10. Yainer Diaz, Houston Astros
May 11, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz (21) hits a three-run home run during the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Diaz is trying to find consistency, but the Astros’ backstop has four home runs and 21 RBI.
