The Best Catcher in Each MLB Franchise's History

Arizona Diamondbacks: Damian Miller

20 Mar 1998: Catcher Damian Miller of the Arizona Diamondbacks in action during a spring training game against the San Francisco Giants at the Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Carlick /Allsport

Atlanta Braves: Del Crandall

Baltimore Orioles: Chris Hoiles

19 Apr 1998: Catcher Chris Hoiles of the Baltimore Orioles in action during a game against the Texas Rangers at The Ball Park in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers defeated the Orioles 11-7. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport

Boston Red Sox: Carlton Fisk

Chicago Cubs: Gabby Hartnett

Chicago White Sox: Carlton Fisk

1990: CHICAGO WHITE SOX CATCHER CARLTON FISK MAKES CONTACT WITH A PITCH DURING THE WHITE SOX GAME AT COMISKEY PARK IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. MANDATORY CREDIT: JONATHAN DANIEL/ALLSPORT USA

Cincinnati Reds: Johnny Bench

Jun 1983: Jonny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds in action during a game. Mandatory Credit: Allsport /Allsport

Cleveland Indians: Sandy Alomar Jr.

27 Feb 1998: Catcher Sandy Alomar #15 of the Cleveland Indians takes a swing during their 7-5 spring training win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at McKechmie Field in Bradenton, Florida. Mandatory Credit: David Seelig /Allsport

Colorado Rockies: Joe Girardi

11 May 1994: Catcher Joe Girardi of the Colorado Rockies stands on the field during a game against the San Francisco Giants at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule /Allsport

Detriot Tigers: Lance Parrish

Florida Marlins: Charles Johnson

MIAMI - JULY 21: Catcher Charles Johnson #23 of the Florida Marlins swings the bat during the MLB game against the Montreal Expos on July 21, 2002 at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida. The Expos won 4-0. (Photo By Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Brad Ausmus

CHICAGO - JUNE 10: Brad Ausmus #11 of the Houston Astros swings at the pitch against the Chicago White Sox on June 10, 2007 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Astros 6-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Mike Macfarlane

3 Mar 1998: Mike Macfarlane #15 of the Kansas City Royals in action during a spring training game against the Detroit Tigers at Baseball City Stadium in Davenport, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Royals 7-4. Mandatory Credit: David Seelig /Allsport

Los Angeles Angels: Bob Boone

Los Angeles Dodgers: Roy Campanella

Milwaukee Brewers: Dave Nilsson

Minnesota Twins: Joe Mauer

NEW YORK - MAY 17: Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins bats against the New York Yankees on May 17, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the Twins 3-2 in ten innings. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

New York Mets: Mike Piazza

FLUSHING, NY - MAY 20: Mike Piazza #31 of the New York Mets bats during the game with the New York Yankees at Shea Stadium on May 20, 2005 in Flushing, New York.The Yankees defeated the Mets 5-2.(Photo by Jim McIsaac /Getty Images)

New York Yankees: Yogi Berra

Oakland Athletics: Mickey Cochrane

Philadelphia Phillies: Mike Lieberthal

FLUSHING, NY - JULY 13: Catcher Mike Lieberthal #24 of the Philadelphia Phillies readies for a pitch during the National League game against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium on July 13, 2003 in Flushing, New York. The Mets won 4-3. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/

Pittsburgh Pirates: Tony Pena

San DIego Padres: Benito Santiago

1989: Benito Santiago of the San Diego Padres throws the ball during the 1989 season. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants: Buck Ewing

Seattle Mariners: Dan Wilson

St. Louis Cardinals: Ted Simmons

Tampa Bay Rays: Toby Hall

3 Oct 2001: Toby Hall #44 of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays looks on during the game against the Boston Red Sox at the Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Red Sox defeated the Devil Rays 10-3.Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport

Texas Rangers: Ivan Rodriguez

17 May 2000: Catcher Ivan Rodriguez #7 of the Texas Rangers catches the ball during a game against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at The Ball Park in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers defeated the Devil Rays 11-6.Mandatory Credit: Chris Covatta /Allsport

Toronto Blue Jays: Ernie Whitt

Washington Nationals: Gary Carter