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Originally Posted by RchW
In my experience with several fictional MLB clone leagues set in the modern era there are more good to dominant offensive catchers than IRL. The bigger problem IMO is the survival of poor hit/poor field catchers through the minor leagues and sometimes into MLB. this defies logic (see my avatar) as all poor hit/poor field players (Q4) should be culled ruthlessly early on.
When I say "poor field" I mean below acceptable levels of defense to where they would have to be an above average hitter to justify their use.
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Yeah, to me it doesn't seem as if the frequency of offensive dominant catchers should be as high as any other position. My assumption (could be completely off here) is the probability of a MVP or All-Star catcher is the same as an OF or 3B or 1B?? In theory that makes sense (esp after this years amateur draft!) but it doesn't pass the gut check. Maybe coming out of the draft it's all equal...just seems as if the wear and tear of the position should impact their ability to stay dominant over 10-15 years.