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Yadier Molina, the leader in all-time putouts by a catcher. In baseball statistics, a putout (denoted by PO) is given to a defensive player who records an out by tagging a runner with the ball when he is not touching a base (a tagout), catching a batted or thrown ball and tagging a base to put out a batter or runner (a force out), catching a thrown ball and tagging a base to record an out on ...
In baseball statistics, ... Player (2025 POs) Recorded putouts in 2025. PO: ... the top six major league catchers in career putouts, and 11 of the top 16, all made ...
But in recent decades, the workload of top major league catchers has gradually increased, and the top ten career leaders all made their major league debuts after 1968. Iván Rodríguez [3] [4] [5] is the all-time leader in games played as a catcher, playing 2,427 games at the position. [6]
Ryan Jeffers had a breakout 2023 season, but he still expected more from himself. It was his first year with a new stance and swing, working with Twins hitting coach David Popkins after the 2022 ...
Will Smith has been one of the Dodgers' best hitters since his debut in 2019. His work to improve on defense has made him one of baseball's best catchers.
The 2025 San Francisco Giants season will be the 143rd season for the franchise in Major League Baseball, their 68th year in San Francisco, and their 26th at Oracle Park. Events [ edit ]
Playing nearly every day, Contreras hit .281 with a .365 on-base percentage and .831 OPS. He hit 23 home runs, scored 99 runs, drove in 92 – all career-highs for the 26 year old backstop.
The catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his/her turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the (home) umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. In addition to these primary duties, the catcher is also called upon to master many other skills in order to field the position well.