Reese Mcguires swing is great, idk why you put him so low. Something about that stroke, he just finishes so well and hits those balls everywhere

@thisaccountexists5545

Жыл бұрын

ok, this is amazing

@blacklistfan1

Жыл бұрын

he strokes like he knows the ball will be caught in a parking lot

@zanecherniak8431

Жыл бұрын

He’s never gonna live this down

@no6418

Жыл бұрын

I’m sure those Walmart regulars agree

@greenyboy3926

Жыл бұрын

@Eric Raskas I think he knows bro

Back at it for another year of this awesome series Biggest Jump: Alejandro Kirk: 16 Spots Biggest Drop: Jacob Stallings: 22 Spots

@olliverklozov2789

Жыл бұрын

Rutschman went from unranked to 3rd so that's at least a 30 spot improvement.

@joebrowne1323

Жыл бұрын

@@olliverklozov2789 I’m not counting that only dudes that were ranked

JT would be good as an infielder or outfielder. As a catcher he's unbelievable. One of the Phillies top assets for sure.

@ryanhodge2721

Жыл бұрын

And all it took was Sixto Sanchez who’s only pitched 39 MLB innings and hasn’t made an appearance since 2020 and Jorge Alfaro who isn’t even on the Marlins anymore.

@bluegamer7952

Жыл бұрын

Facts

“And that is why James McCann is the best catcher in baseball”

@dominicmartino6437

Жыл бұрын

Tomas Nido*

@Mroberts17

Жыл бұрын

Dodgers signed thor get lost buhd

@bockstaboi6638

Жыл бұрын

Francisco Alvarez

@anonymousbrothersgamingcha2093

Жыл бұрын

@@Mroberts17 thats what I’m sayin

@reverb4603

Жыл бұрын

these are favorite comments in this series

Braves within the last week have had 3 of the top 13 catchers on their roster, and currently have the 7th and 4th best... I'd say they've done pretty well at managing a position that historically provides little offensive production.

Who do you think is the best catcher in MLB?

@Bub-vf7zb

Жыл бұрын

James mccant

@kaegerator

Жыл бұрын

JT or Adley, but it's really close

@certifiedhoodclassics6304

Жыл бұрын

Mark you forgot shea Langeliers

@ajbidk8561

Жыл бұрын

Tyler Stephenson

@FireballerJack

Жыл бұрын

JT

Trevino at 17 is crazy

@paduls

Жыл бұрын

its straight willful ignorance

@RyanWood24

Жыл бұрын

@@paduls what he bases his lists on makes no sense. Like he has some players higher because of how they did this past year but then he keeps Grandal in the top 10 even though he was god awful

@paduls

Жыл бұрын

@@RyanWood24 he has Salvador Perez at 10...and Salvy's bat was putrid this past year. Those are both net negative players who should be nowhere near a top of a ranking list. I'm more pissed at the Trevino disrespect than anything.

@blakenoiseux157

Жыл бұрын

No way he put Yasmani over Trevino he is too biased to players he likes

@paduls

Жыл бұрын

@@blakenoiseux157 he has no idea what the fuck hes talking about thats why. he consistently puts out bias against the Yankees, but the rest of it reaks of someone having 0 knowledge about baseball

Trevino is a top 10 catcher because of defense alone. Idk if you've seen his framing data but its literally game changing having him as your backstop.

@kyleking8656

Жыл бұрын

He is pretty damn impressive.

@stevencolley9924

Жыл бұрын

As a Rangers fan I can concur. Bobby Wilson is a top tier catching coach.

@spaggetijeff1229

Жыл бұрын

As a Yankees fan I always talk about how the Yankees need to steal the rangers catching and base-running coaches

@HN-gi5dt

Жыл бұрын

True talent 75 WRC+.

@CruzChairez

Жыл бұрын

One thing you're gonna realize is Marc ranks them as hitters alone, not overall position players. He's done it every year and it's his ranking and his opinion, but it still bugs me a little. No way a platinum glove catcher isn't even sniffing the top 10.

Let’s goooo consistent mark is back with the 12 days of mlb rankings 🔥

"And this is why Francisco Alvarez will start next season for the Mets."

I agree with most of the ranking. You forgot Tampa Bay's catchers Mejia / Bethancourt.

That's a fair spot for Raleigh, it's one spot lower than mine. Personally, I had Raleigh ahead of d'Arnaud but it's a lot closer than I realized, but the drastic difference in DRS outweighs the similar offense and similar framing imo.

Missed shea langeliers from the A’s

@Fater4511

Жыл бұрын

he's going to be good, I wish the braves still had him. would love to have him over someone like darnaud longterm though darnaud is good too.

Trevino needs to be higher. Catcher is the only position in baseball where your defense matters more than your offense and he’s not that bad with the stick while being arguably the leagues best defensive C

@ryanj4008

Жыл бұрын

I was hoping someone else would say this too

@cpsea15

Жыл бұрын

hello no he’s not top 15

@Sam_Baseball

Жыл бұрын

No he doesn’t. He was rainier fairly. If he learned how to hit maybe he would be higher up. You can’t be highly ranked if you can’t hit lmao

@silkyjohnson7599

Жыл бұрын

@@Sam_Baseball he’s hands down the best defensive catcher in baseball lol. A 90 OPS+ is enough to get him in the top 10 gimme a break

@silkyjohnson7599

Жыл бұрын

@@cpsea15 you’re buggin

OH ITS THAT TIME OF YEAR 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Of note on Jonah Heim, was shifted on 75% of his ABs last year. Could take a big jump for his offense with the shift going away.

@calebstickler2476

Жыл бұрын

Biggest thing for him imo was workload fatigue due to Garver not being able to catch most of the year. That's why he slowed down in the second half

Alejandro Kirk. So happy he’s getting recognition. Always believed he was gonna be good one day. Love the guy

@danielremm4278

Жыл бұрын

I've always knew Kirk has the offense capability. I'm more shocked about his improvement defensively this past season. The Jays are loaded on catcher. Kirk, Jansen, and now Moreno who seems to be mlb ready.

Glad to see Raleigh at a high spot. And I knew back from his Marlins days that Realmuto was most often going to be a top 3 catcher. And he certainly has continued on that path. Just wish his hitting stats in MLB the show were a tad bit better

Thanks for giving Cal some respect! Love seeing the Big Dumper in the top 10

12 days of mlb rankings is my favorite yt series. So glad it’s here!!!

Joey Bart actually was really good after a brief stint in triple a. He was the best player on the struggling giants team in august. I feel like he will be even better next year.

@al1976-v7m

Жыл бұрын

Yep i feel he just looked at the overall stats. He was awful in tje beginning but actually quite good after being sent down. It will be interesting to see how he continues to evolve.

The disrespect to Jose Trevino! Puts up 3.7 fWAR in 115 games, the 8th most of all catchers. Is THE BEST defensive catcher in baseball. He should be borderline top 10.

Yea Trevino at 17 is wildddd lol he’s THE best defensive catcher in baseball btw

It's crazy to think that Kirk is younger than Rutschman. He seems like he's an older guy but is still very young. It will be interesting to see how he progresses further into his career.

@jrdonaldson2053

Жыл бұрын

Yeah

@MrYankeesfan320

Жыл бұрын

this just blew my mind. I would have guessed he was just under 30 years old

Can't wait for Endy Rodriguez to get the call for the Pirates, keeping my fingers crossed these guys work out.

Nothing is better than watching your teams player shoot up these rankings. It feels like success🙏🏻

I thought it was good except for Trevino. If you get into advanced stats, he is the best defensive catcher in baseball, by a lot too. His offense isn't bad either, and after making the All Star team this season, there is no excuse for him not to be top 5.

I am really looking forward to watching Rutschman next year. I think the O's might be sleepers in the ALE

@bockstaboi6638

Жыл бұрын

They are still a 4th place team but a pretty good 4th place team

@nstans27

Жыл бұрын

We would be 3rd if we actually spent money

@alexmacdiarmid4704

Жыл бұрын

as a jays fan they coming in second next year imo red sox and rays are bottom 2

@bockstaboi6638

Жыл бұрын

@@alexmacdiarmid4704 I think the Jays finish above the Yanks. If vlad returns to MVP form and Berrios bounce back the Jays are a better team

@alexmacdiarmid4704

Жыл бұрын

@@bockstaboi6638 vlad probably won't be top 3 map but hopefully top 10, berrios will fs bounce back and as long as jays get another outfielder they should win the div

This remains my favorite content on your channel on a yearly basis

It's crazy how Kirk made his debut at 20 jumping straight from A+ all the way to the MLB. It's insane to think he'll just be 23 next year

@liamchaz0619

Жыл бұрын

24

@willyb9572

Жыл бұрын

Yup, Younger then Adley. Thats not a slight on Adley, but I think people sleep on how young Kirk is and no reason to believe seen his best.

@Toews1247

9 ай бұрын

Hope Thick Jesus bounces back

I’d probably sneak Tom Murphy in somewhere down at the bottom of the list. He’s injury prone and not a great hitter but for a catcher he gets on base and is solid behind the plate

I’m an Astros fan and I understand for Maldonado, he one of those players who are better at defense than offense, that’s why he is called El Machete because he cuts down runners

Trevino should be higher and not just because I’m a Yankee fan but he is a top three defender at a glove first position and his has an average bat

LETS FRIKIN GO! NOTHIN GETS ME MORE IN THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT THAN 12 DAYS OF MLB RANKINGS

Love this series! I’ve watched it every year and it’s so fun to see my Guardians rank. It’s also a nice reminder that the holiday season is in full swing

happy to have this series back again

And that’s why francisco Alvarez is the best catcher in the mlb

Def thought you would've ranked Trevino higher since he was an All-Star, won the AL Platinum Glove, and has a pretty solid bat as well

I can’t wait for every year for the 12 days of MLB rankings

I’m shocked you put O’Hoppe 18 but has an Angels fans I’m happy for him to step up and take that starter spot.

I was waiting for this so much

I totally agree, JT is great and deserves the number 1 spot. But, Adley is gonna take number 1 soon and keep that position for awhile! He will be the one of the best in baseball in a few years

Good list overall, my only real gripe is that you don’t seem to emphasize pop time as much as I do for catchers

@MrCrs9225

Жыл бұрын

it's not really as valuable as it used to be. MLB players just don't steal as much anymore!

This is my favorite series

The Elias diaz pick is looking really good right now

Good rankings. Catcher is such a tough one to figure, there is an intangible element of, how does the pitching staff feel with them behind the dish as well. That is hard to capture just based on numbers.

aye man y’all got the 22nd beat catcher in baseball now 🥳🥳

And this is why James McCann is the best catcher in baseball and your team should do everything they can to trade for him

best rankings I've seen. glad we have some sane non-biased MLB fans in this world lol

Phillies Phan here. I love your content. I’m sure it’s difficult putting a division rival’s player as the best in baseball but you give honest takes and I really appreciate it. I know we’re probably supposed to not like each other but you’re quickly becoming one of my favorite baseball KZreadrs. Thanks man!

@GodzillabooooiiiiiiiiiACTIONTE

Жыл бұрын

I’m a Phillies fan!

Can’t wait to see where j-rod will be in CF and top 50

I don’t think people can genuinely understand, Martin Maldonado is truly one of the catchers in MLB History, he called and caught pitches, batted the ball, and he’s rostered as a catcher. Of all the catchers who started for the Astros in 2022, he’s definitely in the top 4.

No Pirates, no Rays, that video title isn't even clickbait, it's just a lie.

Yeah I guess I agree with the rankings, Although I truly think Rutschmsn will make strides this season and will become the best Catcher in baseball very soon

Wow! It’s that time! And now it’s time to get back to work.. Biggest Rise: Alejandro Kirk 21 To 5 (19 spots) Biggest Drop: Jacob Stallings 11 To 33 (22 spots)

@carterferricks7250

Жыл бұрын

Math doesn’t math

I love this series

So excited for all the rankings what time do you think all these videos will come out?

As a Cubs fan I want some respect to honorable mention to Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina

@AlexMathiesen

Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude, and especially on his retirement year.

@nick_shorts5945

Жыл бұрын

@@AlexMathiesen no problem

I’m a blue jays fan and it’s cool to see janny and Kirk so high in the list. Where do you think Moreno would have slide in on this list? I know he’s still pretty new but I’m honestly curious.

@YSFmemories

Жыл бұрын

Moreno is gonna have a breakout year and become no.1 in 2023 now that we traded him AND gurriel away for some guy

14:36 weird how it’s a clip of Sean Murphy throwing someone out but Krik is at the plate and was ranked right before him

Was that zack hample who caught Carson Kelly’s homerun

Let’s goooooo the best series of all time!!!!!!!

Jose Trevino at 17 is crazy 😂

from 2020 to 2022, smith has a better BB%, K%, ISO, OBP, SLG, OPS, wOBA, wRC+, wRAA, rSZ, and are tied on DRS with JT

Love these rankings, forgot all about these. Great Christmas gift. Damn i already miss baseball lol

Mark, do you use projected WAR for ranking player? If so, which version do you prefer? fWAR or bWAR?

Nicely done Marc. Would mix up my list a bit but it’s not mine, it’s yours. Good job

12 days of mlb rankings let’s go marc

Elias Diazis underrated. he was decent in 2021 and with some more guys around him he may get back to that level in 2023

Lol Garver and Heim literally right next to each other

Well done & looking forward to the rest. Even as a big 'go White Sox' guy, I'd have to drop Grandal a few spaces.... somewhere in the 20-15 range. There has to be some amount of rebound this year (I pray), but there's no telling how much. I've lost a lot of belief in him.

A guy who might end up top 5 as a rookie like rutchsman next year is gabriel moreno, he didn’t play much this year but when he did he hit for a lot of contact ( power could still need some help) he is like 10 ten in sprint speed in all of the mlb (i think) and he can play infield AND outfield. Not to mention he plays great defense and has a CANNON of an arm

Dumper underrated, you listed very similar offensive numbers for William. While he is slightly better than cal offensively, dumper makes up for it. Also look at Cal’s numbers from mid April on. Got sent down if the first month, came back up and mashed.

@colemandawkins5447

Жыл бұрын

*dumper makes up for it defensively*

@colemandawkins5447

Жыл бұрын

From may on cal had a 127 wrc+ switch hits, and also is only 26

Fav series is back

Love me some Big Willie Smith love! The Fresh Prine of LA is indeed one of the best in the League. And what's crazy is the Dodgers also have the #2 catching prospect in Cartaya just lurking in the background. Oh, we just drafted this guy Dalton Rushing out of Louisville that absolutely MASHES! Watch video of the guy, he destroys baseballs. Projects as "meh" defensively, but his bat certainly looks like it will make it not matter. Very likely he makes his way into the Top 100 prospects this coming year; he's already #9 in the Dodgers' system.

wake up babe, marc started his 12 days of rankings

Let’s go 12 days of rankings the best time of the year. Is Contreras defense really that bad tho he has a cannon of an arm throws out a bunch of runners yeah he’s not a great framer I’m just not to sure.I wanna know more on what makes it bad!

SO HYPED FOR THIS SERIES, EARLY MERRY CHRISTMAS MARC!🎉

Thank you for finally giving the ranking Will Smith deserves! If it wasn’t for Realmuto Smith would be #1 since last year.

Rank the best umpires

8:56 Astonishingly the first catcher of Marc's vid who improved from last year!

Good video, I like how you used to put last years teams color for the previous ranking and the new team for new acquisitions. Maybe I’m just weird but I thought that was cool.

I was just looking forward for these vids.

How could you not even rank Francisco Mejia of the Rays? He played 79 games and was their main guy after Zunino got hurt and more than doubled Zunino’s 36 games

i think the most wild stat not talked about is the amount of innings realmuto caught more then the next guy behind him i think it was 200+ something like that.

William Contreras is gonna be a beast in a couple years. Legit 40 hr power

JT is the BCIB! PERIOD! Although a 45 minute drive to Baltimore has me rooting for AR

did not expect adley that high but i like the aggressiveness

Great ranking!

As a jays fan, I will drop my rankings for all the jays players C:Kirk 5 1B:Vladdy 3 2B:Espinal 14 3B:Chapman 8 SS: Bo 6 LF: Lourdes 11 CF:Kiermaier 20 RF:Springer 7 SP: Manoah 11 Gausman 16 RP: Romano 6

Honest question, what do people like about Ruiz in Washington? The Nats gave up a TON to get him, he looks like he’s playing in slow motion, he seems underdeveloped for the amount of time he’s been a pro player for the dodgers and now the Nats. He doesn’t field well, his hard hit ball rate is towards the lowest in the whole league, what do people see in him?

Rays? Mejia is definitely better than some of the lowest ranked catchers on this list

Correct choice on the Number 1 spot. Love me some JT Realmuto.

Kirk is a good catcher and took a huge leap defensively in 2022. And ya he is good with the bat. However he doesn’t hit for much power and he grounds into a lot of double plays. That’s one thing that is underrated part of Jansens game. He actually moves pretty well for a catcher and just ran into a lot of bad luck in 2022. If Jansen stays healthy, he’s going to have a monster season for the Jays in 2023. Has to be one of the best tandems behind the dish. Just under 61 days until spring training!

@willyb9572

Жыл бұрын

Its easy to forget that Kirk is also still so young, just turned 24 almost a full year younger then Adley. Feel like people sleep on this. No reason to believe the power wont come a bit more anyways.

I love these giraffe neck mark!

I feel like you should’ve ranked Trevino at like 15 because he had a good year, Plus he made the All star team

Very similar to my top 10 very good video!

I always look forward to these videos, and I usually disagree with them, but this one was a great ranking in my opinion.

Salvador Perez at 32 y/o : Hes Just Old Wilson Contreras : “Hes only 31 y/o” Wth

JTR, nice pick from a Met head!