Look to the Future - Catcher

[Zack Attack Troll]

OK new thing...Need more discussion on this board.

Top 5 catchers - In 2011. Whodaya think?


Joe Mauer (MIN)


Matt Weiters (Georgia Tech)


Chris Iannetta (COL)


Brian McCann (ATL)


Russell Martin (LAD)


With Respect to...

• Miguel Montero...(AZ)
  
• Jarrod Saltalamacchia...(ATL)
  
• Yadier Molina...(STL)
  

Mauer is obviously a stud. Weiters is a stud not known to everyone yet, switch hitting catcher with plus power out of Georgia Tech, will be a top 5 pick this upcoming draft. Iannetta is a plus defender with 20 HR power. I think McCann will regress a little, he'll still be good obviously, though his defense isn't very good. I like Martin too for 20 HR power, though not as good defense.


Your top 5?

[cardsfan643]

1) Mauer
2) Molina
3) McCann
4) Martin
5) Montero

[Zack Attack Troll]

Do you think Molina will ever be a decent hitter? I gave him props because his defense is studly, I'm not sure his "O" will ever be very good though. Maybe a .250 and 15-20 HR type?

[Josh]

I think Mccan has the highest ceiling out of all these guys. Plus, he's still young.

[cardsfan643]

Molina will end up hitting about .260 this year with about 10-15 homeruns. He's always been a clutch hitter, and a good RBI guy.

He plays year round and has been working very hard to become better offensively. I expect great things out of him.

His arm is the best in the MLB (I think he has passed Pudge). He can definitely call a game. His blocking skills are above average, but could improve. He's also very young (I think 24 now).

[seaver41]

Molina will be overshadowed by guys like Mauer, McCann, and Martin. They are all very productive offensively and have above average defensive skills. Molina only excels in the latter.

[diehardmetsfan]

molina will never hit over .270....also, i dont know if he'll be a regular by 2011, but the mets have a stud 17 year old by the name of tony pena jr.

[slugfest504]

i like mauer to be the best, but i think thata guy who is getting mentiones is yankee spec jesus montero, he cld be very good by then, maybe a top5 catcher.

[Zack Attack Troll]

Doubt he'll be top 5. He'll be lucky to make his MLB debut by 2011. He's only like 16 and hasn't even played a minor league inning. I also heard the Yankees were disappointed (to an extent) when they saw him in instructs.