The Top 10 Eligible Catchers Not In The Hall Of Fame

One of the most unappreciated positions in baseball is the Catcher. I know, I am guilty of the sin myself.

Catchers are very knowledgeable about the game, actually driving the machine, so to speak. I haven’t done the research on it, but I believe the best managers are former catchers.

Yeah, Pitchers get all of the glory, all of the accolades.

The Catcher is there to get bowled over by a base runner, taking a risk on ending his career (apologies to Ray Fosse). He doesn’t hide, gives no quarter and expects none.

Usually considered squatty (if not fat), short, strong, stubborn, weak hitting (some power).

Assembling a list of the “Best of the Rest” is not an easy task. There have been many vigilant warriors who have crouched behind a batter throughout the annals of time.

When I use the term “Eligible” in my articles, I am referring to players who have been retired for a minimum of five years and who are not currently enshrined into the Hall of Fame.

Here is a list of the Top 10 Eligible Catchers Not In The Hall Of Fame.