Best Catchers in team history (American League)

Baltimore Orioles: Rick Dempsey

New York Yankees: Yogi Berra

Toronto Blue Jays: Ernie Whitt

Tampa Bay Rays: Toby Hall

Boston Red Sox: Carlton Fisk

Detroit Tigers: Bill Freehan

Kansas City Royals: Mike MacFarlane

Cleveland Indians: Sandy Alomar Jr.

Chicago White Sox: Carlton Fisk

Minnesota Twins: Joe Mauer

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim: Bengie Molina

Oakland A's: Mickey Cochrane (via Philadelphia)

Seattle Mariners: Dan Wilson

Houston Astros: Brad Ausmus

Texas Rangers: Ivan Rodriguez

The Greatest Detroit Tigers Catchers

1. Bill Freehan (1961-1976): All-Star, Gold Glove, 1968 World Champion, 200 HR


2. Mickey Cochrane (1934-1937): HOF, 1934 AL MVP, All Star, 1935 World Champion, Player-Manager; taught the Tigers to win

3. Lance Parrish (1977-1986): All-Star, Silver Slugger, Gold Glove, 1984 World Champ, 324 HR, Former single season HR champ for Catchers

4. Ivan Rodriguez (2004-08): All-Star, Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, signing turned the Tigers around

5. Birdie Tebbetts (1937-1947): All Star

6. Mickey Nettleton (1991-94): All-Star, Silver Slugger, Three 30+ HR seasons

7. Johnny Bassler (1921-1927): .304 career hitter

8. Oscar Stanage (1910-1925)

9. Paul Richards (1943-1946): 1945 World Champion

10. Matt Nokes (1986-1990): All-Star, 32 HR in rookie year (1987)