The Five Best Catchers In MLB; Under 27

This list is the start of a series where I will be counting down five best players under 27 in the MLB, at each position. Enjoy and your feedback is greatly appreciated.

My apologies to:

Taylor Teagarden, Kurt Suzuki, Miguel Montero, and Geovany Soto

5: Matt Wieters; Age: 23

Now I know that Wieters has had an average rookie season at best, but he has got some real potential, a good arm, and he knows how to handle a bat. This season Wieters' line is: .264 avg./4 HRs/20 RBI/.313 OBP

4: Mike Napoli; Age: 27

This season, Napoli has really broken out for the Angels. He is hitting .298, with 16 HRs, and 45 RBI. Watch out for him, because he is a very powerful guy that's entering his prime.

3: Yadier Molina; Age: 27

Yadier Molina has been known as a terrific defensive catcher for the last few seasons. In my mind, he is the best defensive catcher in baseball. Not only is he great defensively, but this season, he has really found his stroke. He is hitting .294, with 5 HRs, and 43 RBI. If your a runner at first base, beware of the pick off.

2: Brian McCann; Age: 25

Brian McCann has made himself known as one of the premier offensive catchers in MLB, as well as becoming a pretty good defensive catcher. This season he is hitting .284, with 15 HRs, and 62 RBI.

1: Joe Mauer; Age: 26

Not surprising is it? He has been one of the best hitters in the game for a few years now, and this season he has really developed his power stroke. He is hitting .378, with 25 bombs, and 77 RBI. Did I mention he missed the first month of the season? I might get some grief for saying this, but I think Mauer is a better hitter than Pujols.