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Posted on 09/20/2015 12:17:46 PM PDT by EveningStar
... Great catchers are so difficult to find because it takes a very unique set of skills to succeed defensively and offensively. That’s why in the present day, it’s much more common to see a talented defensive catcher who’s average at the plate. That, or a power-hitting catcher that struggles to keep base runners at bay. Needless to say, when a catcher reaches a triple-threat level—that is hitting for average, power, and good defense behind the plate—it’s a rarity. Everyone on this list reached that status during their respective careers, making them the six greatest catchers ever ...
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Thurman Munson?
That ken burns can be a lib I guess too the max. But his ‘seventh inning’ is a don’t miss
Where is Johnny Roseboro?
6× All-Star (1958, 1961–1962², 1969)
3× World Series champion (1959, 1963, 1965)
2× Gold Glove Award (1961, 1966)
Saw Johnny Bench callin for a curve from his pitcher, pitcher wanted the fast ball
Tween the back and forth,a frustrated Bench said. Fine,thow the fast ball
Bench caught the ball barehanded , tellin his pitcher his fastball was Maggie’s drawers
Johnny Roseboro most certainly belongs on a list of greatest catchers.
Mickey Cochrane
Gabby Hartnett
Roy Campanella
He wasn’t MLB, but Josh Gibson should be on the list.
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Tim McCarver
Who would you drop in favor if Roseboro?
Yeah.
Russell Martin is good but he doesn’t quite make it.
Mike Ditka
What about Crash Davis?
“Yeah, I was in the show. I was in the show for 21 days once - the 21 greatest days of my life. You know, you never handle your luggage in the show, somebody else carries your bags. It was great. You hit white balls for batting practice, the ballparks are like cathedrals, the hotels all have room service, and the women all have long legs and brains.”
Ivan Rodriguez
Don’t forget John Bocabella! Go ‘Spos!...Ooops, they did go.....
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