Catcher is one of the most difficult positions in all of sports. The list of responsibilities for a catcher is extensive. If a player demonstrates quality defensive ability most teams are willing to accept his shortcomings at the plate. The man who can handle both the defensive and offensive aspects equally well is incredibly rare. Players like Johnny Bench, Yogi
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This is the Chicago White Sox all-time roster. I decided to select two players for each infield position, six outfielders (regardless of specific position), and one designated hitter for each AL team. Hitters had to have a minimum of 1,500 plate appearance. For pitching, we selected seven starting pitchers, three non-closers, and two closers. Starting pitchers had to start at
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This is a list of the Chicago White Sox best single seasons. I decided to select two players for each infield position, six outfielders (regardless of specific position), and one designated hitter for each AL team. Hitters had to play at least 51% of games at their position. For pitching, we selected seven starting pitchers, three non-closers, and two closers.
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This is the Boston Red Sox all-time roster. I decided to select two players for each infield position, six outfielders (regardless of specific position), and one designated hitter for each AL team. Hitters had to have a minimum of 1,500 plate appearance. For pitching, we selected seven starting pitchers, three non-closers, and two closers. Starting pitchers had to start at
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This is a list of the Boston Red Sox best single seasons. I decided to select two players for each infield position, six outfielders (regardless of specific position), and one designated hitter for each AL team. Hitters had to play at least 51% of games at their position. For pitching, we selected seven starting pitchers, three non-closers, and two closers.
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Catcher has been a position where defense is valued over offense. Even during stretches where offense ruled the game the primary goal of most teams was to employ a top-notch defensive catcher. Any offensive value is considered extra. Over the years though, there have been catchers who could hit with the best of them. Still, these types of catchers are
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