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MLB: Top 10 Catchers Right Now

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

These are the top 10 catchers in MLB entering the week:

1. 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

Raleigh continues producing with 21 home runs, 42 RBI, and leads MLB catchers with six stolen bases.

2. Logan O’Hoppe, Los Angeles Angels

May 21, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe (14) rounds second base after hitting a home run against the Athletics in the fourth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

The Angels’ catcher has been their best hitter, totaling 14 home runs and 30 RBI.

3. 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)

The streaky Well is once again producing. He has nine home runs and is second among MLB catchers with 32 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

The only bright spot on Colorado’s roster, Goodman is slashing .272/.323/.437 with seven home runs and 31 RBI.

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)

The dynamic hitter has slashed an outrageous .343/.458/.517 with five home runs and 29 RBI.

6. Shea Langeliers, Athletics

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

Langeliers has caught fire over the last month, raising his season total to 10 home runs and 26 RBI.

7. 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’s torrid start has sizzled, but he has reached nine home runs and 24 RBI this season.

8. 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 .823 OPS is third among MLB catchers, and he’s hit nine home runs and driven in 20 runners.

9. 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

Over the past month, Diaz has been MLB’s hottest catcher with five home runs and 12 RBI.

10. 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 has five home runs, 25 RBI, and is second among MLB catchers with five stolen bases.

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