GOODYEAR, Ariz. – There’s a short list when it comes to the best catchers in baseball and every year since arriving in 2016, Willson Contreras has inched near the top of that list.
The conversation for MLB’s best backstop usually starts and ends with Phillies catcher JT Realmuto, but with the offensive production and defensive improvements, Contreras is considered by many to be No. 2.
But what lies ahead for Contreras in 2021 is not only an opportunity to bounce back after a difficult 2020 season, but a chance to continue his accent toward being the best catcher in the game.