Justin Mason’s 2022 Catchers Rank: 2/28/22

February 28, 2022

As we head into primetime drafting season, I will be rereleasing my positional ranks. Here are my current ranks for the catcher position for 2022, my third of the offseason. I will post updates as things change with signings, injuries, or news in Major League Baseball. On the Sleeper and the Bust Patreon, you can see the rankings updated live.

You can review my ranks for other positions here: https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/category/rankings/

Rank	Player	Team	POS	ADP	Notes
1	J.T. Realmuto	PHI	C	53.45	Only catcher that contributes in all categories.
2	Salvador Perez	KCR	C	38.05	I can’t pull the trigger on a 3rd round catcher.
3	Will Smith	LAD	C	63.58	Could be in line for more ABs with the DH in the NL.
4	Yasmani Grandal	CHW	C	107.93	Grandal is underrated because he missed so much time with injury last season
5	Willson Contreras	CHC	C	115.5	About as steady as there is. Runs and RBIs could be better if traded.
6	Daulton Varsho	ARI	C/OF	94.53	Love the steals and chance for full time PAs while catcher eligible.
7	Tyler Stephenson	CIN	C/1B	153.08	Finally gets the full time role and he could get time at 1B/DH. Breakout potential.
8	Elias Díaz	COL	C	244.15	Moved him way up my board because I believe in the second half breakout.
9	Alejandro Kirk	TOR	C	244.93	Needs someone to get traded, but when that happens, his price will skyrocket.
10	Keibert Ruiz	WAS	C	156.5	I love the skills, but am afraid the power won’t be there this year.
11	Sean Murphy	OAK	C	256.18	Could be all alone in Oakland.
12	Adley Rutschman	BAL	C	205.13	I think he will be good as soon as he arrives.
13	Carson Kelly	ARI	C	284.95	Was good until the injuries derailed him.
14	Gary Sánchez	NYY	C	272.28	Real power and real disappointing.
15	Mike Zunino	TBR	C	282.28	Power is legit, but there is a ton of risk to the swing and miss.
16	Mitch Garver	MIN	C	194.73	Love the talent, but hate the injuries.
17	Max Stassi	LAA	C	297.8	Love the talent, but hate the injuries.
18	Joey Bart	SF	C	315.08	Post-hype sleeper with a chance to fill Posey’s shoes.
19	Christian Vázquez	BOS	C	227.68	StatCast profile is very scary. No thanks for me.
20	Yadier Molina	STL	C	312.98	Molina gets no credit for being about as safe as they come.
21	Omar Narváez	MIL	C	270.7	I really expected more power in Milwaukee. 2019 looks like an outlier/rabbit ball.
22	Travis d’Arnaud	ATL	C	233.03	I am really worried about his ability to stay healthy.
23	Luis Torrens	SEA	C	372.15	Would love if he got full time ABs at DH.
24	Tucker Barnhart	DET	C	388.15	Love that he is helping the pitchers, don’t really care to draft him.
25	Eric Haase	DET	C	320.68	Loses value with Barnhart around and the team getting better.
26	Jorge Alfaro	SDP	C/OF	371.33	I think the addition of Alfaro means they will move another catcher or two from SD.
27	Danny Jansen	TOR	C	310.78	I think he could be dealt, but I think he is a decent gamble this late either way.
28	MJ Melendez	KC	C	398.83	If he gets run in the outfield, he could be a monster.
29	Austin Nola	SDP	C	343.73	On the move?
30	James McCann	NYM	C	318.85	He can’t be as bad as he was last year, but I don’t think he is good.
31	Cal Raleigh	SEA	C	537.63	It could be his time to shine on the upstart Mariners.
32	Yan Gomes	CHC	C	359.93	If Castillo is dealt, he would have the #1 role.
33	Francisco Mejía	TBR	C	410.2	Former top prospect doesn’t play enough to hit ceiling.
34	Jacob Stallings	PIT	C	356.13	Boring, but plays.
35	Ryan Jeffers	MIN	C	449.2	I want to believe the bat will get better.
36	Martín Maldonado	HOU	C	532.68	Plays a lot, but that may hurt more than help.
37	Dom Nunez	COL	C	588.23	Back in Colorado is as good as anywhere.
38	Jonah Heim	TEX	C	418.05	I think he is the better of the two Texas catchers.
39	Pedro Severino	MLW	C	460.4	Not a bad change of scenery, but he’s boring.
40	Manny Pina	ATL	C	526.03	Backup to an injury prone guy.
41	William Contreras	ATL	C	636.78	Blocked
42	Zack Collins	CHW	C	689.95	Can’t seem to give up on Collins. Needs a change of scenery.
43	Jose Trevino	TEX	C	563.43	Probably a backup.
44	Tom Murphy	SEA	C	491.33	I think his time is done.
45	Gabriel Moreno	TOR	C	465.63	Blocked right now.
46	Austin Hedges	CLE	C	587.43	Starting because of defense.
47	Kyle Higashioka	NYY	C	574.65	If Sanchez continues to struggle, he will get more time.
48	Luis Campusano	SD	C	551.95	Blocked right now.
49	Austin Barnes	LAD	C	637.28	Always seems to get just enough playing time.
50	Curt Casali	SFG	C	601.13	Handcuff if the Giants don’t trust Bart.

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NFBC ADP and positional eligibility are based on Draft Champions leagues since 2/1/2022/