The best catcher in every teams' history
MLB has recently ranked the top catchers for each team in the league. Some of the players spent some time in the Appalachian League. Here are a few of those selected outstanding players.
MLB has recently ranked the top catchers for each team in the league. Some of the players spent some time in the Appalachian League. Here are a few of those selected outstanding players.
Burlington Royals: Salvador Perez, 2008
Key facts: Six All-Star Games, five Gold Gloves
Perez’s resume makes him an easy choice -- six All-Star Games, five Gold Gloves, two Silver Sluggers and the 2015 World Series Most Valuable Player Award.
Elzizabthton Twins: Joe Mauer, 2001
Key fact: Only American League catcher ever to win the batting title (did so three times)
Who else but Mauer could possibly top this list? The 2001 No. 1 overall Draft pick gave the Twins everything they could have hoped for -- and then some -- in 15 seasons with his hometown team.
Johnston City Cardinals: Yadier Molina, 2001
Key facts: Two-time World Series champion, nine-time All-Star, nine-time Gold Glove winner and four-time Platinum Glove winner.
Although Ted Simmons was recently elected to the Hall of Fame, Molina has the edge. The nine-time Gold Glove Award winner has been a mainstay behind the plate during one of the most successful eras in team history.