The catcher position has been frustrating over the last five seasons. Only six times over this span has a catcher had over 500 at-bats (J.T. Realmuto – 532 and 538, Salvador Perez – 510 and 620, Yasmani Grandal – 513, and Yadier Molina – 501). Last year only six catchers finished with more than 395 at-bats.
In 2017, six catchers had 20 home runs or more, with Gary Sanchez leading the way (.278 with 79 runs, 33 home runs, and 90 RBI over 471 at-bats).
