2007 Player Rankings: Catchers
It's that time of year again where I tell you who were best and worst players by position in MLB for the past season, in case you already forgot what did happen this past season. Starting with position players I will rank the Top 30 players in plate appearances at each position, based on the player's primary position for the season. For the position players I take into account five statiscal categories: OPS+, VORP, Equivalent Average, Runs Created (ballpark adjusted per hardballtimes.com), and Win Shares. The rankings are based purely on what the player did during the 2007 season as past performance and potential future value are not taken into account.
This year for each position I'll repost who I had as the best, the most average, and the worst by position from 2004-2006.
Catchers
2004
1. Ivan Rodriguez
15. Gregg Zaun
30. Chad Moeller
2005
1. Victor Martinez
15. Mike Matheny
30. Chris Snyder
2006
1. Joe Mauer
15. A.J. Pierzynski
30. Jose Molina
2007
1. Victor Martinez, Indians
2. Jorge Posada, Yankees
3. Russell Martin, Dodgers
4. Joe Mauer, Twins
5. Josh Bard, Padres
6. Brian McCann, Braves
7. Jason Varitek, Red Sox
8. Kenji Johjima, Mariners
9. Chris Snyder, Diamondbacks
10. Bengie Molina, Giants
11. Carlos Ruiz, Phillies
12. Gregg Zaun, Blue Jays
13. Ivan Rodriguez, Tigers
14. Ramon Hernandez, Orioles
15. Yadier Molina, Cardinals
16. Ronny Paulino, Pirates
17. A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox
18. Paul Lo Duca, Mets
19. John Buck, Royals
20. Brian Schneider, Nationals
21. Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Braves/Rangers
22. Johnny Estrada, Brewers
23. Miguel Olivo, Marlins
24. Yorvit Torrealba, Rockies
25. Gerald Laird, Rangers
26. Brad Aumsus, Astros
27. Jason Kendall, A's/Cubs
28. Dioner Navarrao, Devil Rays
29. David Ross, Reds
30. Michael Barrett, Cubs/Padres