Yogi Berra was much more than a treasure trove of witticisms. He was also one of the greatest catchers in the history of Major League Baseball.
Eighteen catchers have been inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame, but how does one pick the best of the best? And do any current backstops stack up well against the retired greats?
To answer those questions, we ranked dozens of catchers in five categories:
- Career WAR*
- Batting/Slugging
- Defense/Arm
- Postseason Success
- Dominance During Five-Year Peak
*WAR gives a great snapshot of how good a catcher was compared to the rest of the league during his era.