But after adjusting his swing, the 26-year-old Jeffers blossomed in 2023 with a .276/.369/.490 slash line in 96 games to seize the starting duties by season’s end. His 134OPS+was tied with Mitch Garver for tops among catchers with at least 300 plate appearances. First base:Josh Nayl...
look no further than Shohei Ohtani. The two-way phenom will be the top MLB free agent in 2024 and is expected to receive offers worth at least $50 million per season, giving him the chance to sign the first $500 million contract. ...
Smith, who signed a10-year, $140 million contract extensionwith the Dodgers on March 27,led all catchers in WAR(10.9) across 2021-23 while ranking second at the position in homers (68) and RBIs (239) in that span. Also receiving votes: William Contreras (MIL), Willson Contreras (STL),...
He has also developed into a top-tier defender, ranking fourth among catchers with 12 Defensive Runs Saved in 2023. 1. Adley Rutschman, Baltimore Orioles 30 of 30 Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images Next Man Up: James McCann It's not easy to find a true franchise catcher who can solidify t...
last year among catchers and is top five in many defensive stats. He hits for power but also has amazing patience at the plate. He finished 2nd in RBIs and 3rd in home runs among catchers last season as well. He is one of many reasons why the Dodgers are a behemoth of a team in ...
great fantasy choices for catchers so Lucroy was considered a viable option despite just a .237 batting average with seven home runs, 30 RBI and 28 runs scored. The Angels will likely turn toDustin Garneauto take over behind the plate but he is not worth adding except in AL-only leagues....
Catchers Kyle Higashioka, Padrses, 2/16 Danny Jansen, Cubs, 3/27 Carson Kelly, Athletics, 1/5 Christian Walker, Yankees, 4/64 1st Basemen Pete Alonso, Mets, 6/160 Paul Goldschmidt, Astros, 1/16 Anthony Rizzo, White Sox, 1/6 Carlos Santana, Twins, 1/10 2nd Basemen Gleyber Torres,...
to be ready for some third base. And forget about Michael Chavis playing first base every day — he'll be needed at second and third, or perhaps in the outfield to give guys proper rest. Mitch Moreland and Jonathan Lucroy could platoon at first. Three catchers seems like an absolute must...
Marlins could consider trading prospects for a veteran backstop, but moving a proven pitcher “would be unwise” in Jackson’s view, due to Miami’s own concerns about its rotation depth. The Marlins got a combined -0.6 bWAR from their catchers in 2023, ranking 28th of 30 teams in catcher...
Despite the slump, the Jays should still get calls on Jansen. There aren’t likely to be many starting caliber catchers available this summer. Jansen has shown that kind of talent throughout his career, though his value has generally been undercut by a lengthy injury history. Even if he’...