Justin Mason’s Final 2022 Catcher Ranks (w/Comments)

March 29, 2022

With the season upon us, it is time to drop my final edition of my positional ranks. I will continue to update them live on the Sleeper and the Bust Patreon until the season gets underway and in-season as well.

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

Justin Mason’s Catcher Ranks: 3/29/22

Rank	Player	Team	POS	ADP	Notes
1	J.T. Realmuto	PHI	C	51.69	Only catcher that contributes in all categories.
2	Salvador Perez	KCR	C	34.59	I can’t pull the trigger on a 3rd round catcher.
3	Will Smith	LAD	C	56.24	Could be in line for more ABs with the DH in the NL.
4	Yasmani Grandal	CHW	C	105.14	Grandal is underrated because he missed so much time with injury last season
5	Willson Contreras	CHC	C	115.06	About as steady as there is. Runs and RBIs could be better if traded.
6	Daulton Varsho	ARI	C/OF	89.55	Love the steals and chance for full time PAs while catcher eligible.
7	Tyler Stephenson	CIN	C/1B	149.2	Finally gets the full time role and he could get time at 1B/DH. Breakout potential.
8	Elias Díaz	COL	C	231.51	Moved him way up my board because I believe in the second half breakout.
9	Alejandro Kirk	TOR	C	251.02	Grichuk’s trade could mean extra ABs.
10	Keibert Ruiz	WAS	C	158.22	I love the skills, but am afraid the power won’t be there this year.
11	Sean Murphy	OAK	C	251.08	Could be all alone in Oakland.
12	Adley Rutschman	BAL	C	213.76	I think he will be good as soon as he arrives.
13	Carson Kelly	ARI	C	279.22	Was good until the injuries derailed him.
14	Gary Sánchez	MIN	C	258.41	Move could end being great for him.
15	Mitch Garver	TEX	C	179.92	Love the talent, but hate the injuries.
16	Mike Zunino	TBR	C	274.67	Power is legit, but there is a ton of risk to the swing and miss.
17	Max Stassi	LAA	C	303	Love the talent, but hate the injuries.
18	Christian Vázquez	BOS	C	219.18	StatCast profile is very scary. No thanks for me.
19	Yadier Molina	STL	C	305.47	Molina gets no credit for being about as safe as they come.
20	Omar Narváez	MIL	C	264.69	I really expected more power in Milwaukee. 2019 looks like an outlier/rabbit ball.
21	Travis d’Arnaud	ATL	C	234.8	I am really worried about his ability to stay healthy.
22	Joey Bart	SF	C	309.71	Post-hype sleeper with a chance to fill Posey’s shoes.
23	Luis Torrens	SEA	C	382.98	Would love if he got full time ABs at DH.
24	Jorge Alfaro	SDP	C/OF	382.84	Hot spring has me excited.
25	Danny Jansen	TOR	C	321.18	I think he could be dealt, but I think he is a decent gamble this late either eay.
26	MJ Melendez	KC	C	390.29	If he gets run in the outfield, he could be a monster.
27	Tucker Barnhart	DET	C	394.31	Love that he is helping the pitchers, don’t really care to draft him.
28	Eric Haase	DET	C	325.31	Loses value with Barnhart around and the team getting better.
29	Austin Nola	SDP	C	337.73	Can the Padres carry three catchers?
30	James McCann	NYM	C	332.24	He can’t be as bad as he was last year, but I don’t think he is good.
31	Cal Raleigh	SEA	C	527.04	It could be his time to shine on the upstart Mariners.
32	Yan Gomes	CHC	C	368.35	If Castillo is dealt, he would have the #1 role.
33	Francisco Mejía	TBR	C	411.84	Former top prospect doesn’t play enough to hit ceiling.
34	Jacob Stallings	PIT	C	356.16	Boring, but plays.
35	Ryan Jeffers	MIN	C	416.53	I want to believe the bat will get better.
36	Kyle Higashioka	NYY	C	495.43	Now a starter
37	Martín Maldonado	HOU	C	550.53	Plays a lot, but that may hurt more than help.
38	Dom Nuñez	COL	C	591.51	Back in Colorado is as good as anywhere.
39	Jonah Heim	TEX	C	513.02	Blocked now that Garver has arrived.
40	Pedro Severino	MLW	C	470.16	Not a bad change of scenery, but he’s boring.
41	Manny Pina	ATL	C	538.8	Backup to an injury prone guy.
42	Ben Rortvedt	NYY	C	750.67	Interest now that he has a path to playing time.
43	William Contreras	ATL	C	657.82	Blocked, but has been playing some outfield in spriing.
44	Zack Collins	CHW	C	683.55	Can’t seem to give up on Collins. Needs a change of scenery.
45	Jose Trevino	TEX	C	656.94	Probably a backup.
46	Tom Murphy	SEA	C	483.16	I think his time is done.
47	Gabriel Moreno	TOR	C	497.94	Blocked right now.
48	Austin Hedges	CLE	C	591.88	Starting because of defense.
49	Curt Casali	SFG	C	598.69	Handcuff if the Giants don’t trust Bart.
50	Austin Barnes	LAD	C	660.1	Always seems to get just enough playing time.

ADP is based on NFBC Draft Champions leagues during the. month of March