MLB's top 10 catchers

In recent years, the role of the backstop in baseball has evolved.

It's no longer about simply providing offense and being able to throw out baserunners. Catchers are being counted on more and more for things like plate blocking and pitch framing, and their abilities are being scrutinized like they never have before. It's becoming more and more difficult to find a catcher with the complete package of a rocket arm, a dynamite bat, and a fantastic skillset behind the plate, so when a player is able to shine in even two of those categories, they become a superstar in today's game.

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