MLB catcher power rankings entering week 10

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The 2026 MLB season is through the first nine weeks. The current campaign has seen many players continue producing. At the same time, there are players who have entered purgatory due to slumps or injuries. There is a lot of baseball left, and there will be many highs and lows as the season continues to progress. Entering week ten, here are the top 10 catchers in MLB.

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1. Drake Baldwin, Atlanta Braves​

Baldwin has been on a tear this season. Unfortunately, he enters the week on the injured list with a strained oblique. However, the slugging Atlanta catcher can return as early as this week.

2. Shea Langeliers, Athletics​

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May 5, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers (23) hits a home run against the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images

Shea Langeliers enters the week with the second-most home runs among MLB catchers. He’s produced since the start of the season and isn’t slowing down. The catcher has aided in the Athletics’ lead atop the AL West.

3. Liam Hicks, Miami Marlins​

The second-year player continues to make a name for himself. He’s been one of the best offensive-producing catchers in the National League and throughout Major League Baseball. If he stays consistent, he will receive his first All-Star selection.

4. Ryan Jeffers, Minnesota Twins​

Jeffers was off to the best start of his career, but hand surgery will force him to miss the next two months. It’s a tough break for one of the best stories early in the 2026 season.

5. William Contreras, Milwaukee Brewers​

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Apr 30, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) is greeted in the dugout after hitting a two run home run in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Contreras righted the ship after a slow start to the season. He enters the week as one of Milwaukee’s top RBI producers. The Brewers will contend for the NL Central throughout the season, and William Contreras will be relied upon to produce in key situations.

6. Dillon Dingler, Detroit Tigers​

Dingler enters the week amid a slump. The Detroit catcher had a quick start to the season but has struggled recently. He’s still on pace for career highs in nearly every statistical category.

7. Hunter Goodman, Colorado Rockies​

Goodman enters the week with mixed results. The Rockies’ catcher hasn’t had the ideal start to the season. Hunter Goodman must lower his strikeout rate.

8. Adley Rutschman, Baltimore Orioles​

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May 18, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the seventh inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

The Baltimore catcher has found success, and he’s producing each week. Entering the week, Rutschman is second in RBI for the Baltimore Orioles. If he can stay away from prolonged slumps, Adley Rutschman will surpass his 2023 career-best 20 home runs.

9. Samuel Basallo, Baltimore Orioles​

Basallo has been successful in the early part of his first full season. He’s displayed power but is striking out at a high rate. Samuel Basallo will have moments of adjustment, but the Orioles have a future star in the making.

10. Salvador Perez, Kansas City Royals​

Consistency and strikeouts have given Sal Perez mixed results. However, he enters the week locked in. In the twilight of his career, the Kansas City catcher possesses the most power at the position.

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