National League catchers
1998 starter highlighted in yellow
OFFICIAL VOTE LEADERS (06/29/99)
1, Mike Piazza, New York, 981,023. 2, Jason Kendall, Pittsburgh, 304,460. 3, Javy Lopez, Atlanta, 296,323. 4, Mike Lieberthal, Philadelphia, 238,303. 5, Benito Santiago, Chicago, 128,832. 6, Jim Leyritz, San Diego, 102,710. 7, Eli Marrero, St. Louis, 101,014. 8, Tony Eusebio, Houston, 88,140. 9, Kelly Stinnett, Arizona, 74,654. 10, Kirt Manwaring, Colorado, 70,195.
PLAYER
TEAM
HT
WT
B/T
Tony Eusebio
Houston Astros
6'2"
210 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Eusebio batted .253 with a home run and 36 RBI while starting 46 games behind the plate for the Astros. Threw out three runners attempting to steal in a game against Montreal.
Jorge Fabregas
Florida Marlins
6'3"
215 lbs.
L/R
1998:
Spent time with both the Diamondbacks and Mets, hitting under .200 for both teams. An injured ankle kept him out of action for nearly six weeks.
Todd Hundley
Los Angeles Dodgers
5'11"
199 lbs.
S/R
1998:
Missed almost half the season due to elbow surgery. Saw time in the outfield for the Mets, where he batted .161 with 3 home runs and 12 RBI.
Jason Kendall
Pittsburgh Pirates
6'0"
190 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Set a National League record for most stolen bases in a season by a catcher (26). Set career highs in hits, home runs, runs, and RBI.
Jim Leyritz
San Diego Padres
6'0"
195 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Began the year with the Red Sox, hitting .287 with 8 home runs and 24 RBI. For the Padres, he hit .266 with 4 home runs and 18 RBI in 36 starts.
Mike Lieberthal
Philadelphia Phillies
6'0"
186 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Missed time on the disabled list due to a stress fracture after being the opening day starter for the second straight year. Batted .256 with 8 home runs and 45 RBI.
Javy Lopez
Atlanta Braves
6'3"
200 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Threw out 33% of base runners and led all catchers with a .995 fielding percentage. The All-Star led the Braves with a .336 average and 58 RBI with runners in scoring position.
Kirt Manwaring
Colorado Rockies
5'11"
198 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Started 95 games behind the plate, hitting .247 with 2 home runs and 26 RBI. Manwaring threw out 32% of attempted basestealers.
Eli Marrero
St.Louis Cardinals
6'1"
180 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Spent time on the disabled list and in the minor league. With St. Louis, he batted .244 with 4 homeruns and 20 RBI.
Brent Mayne
San Francisco Giants
6'1"
190 lbs.
L/R
1998:
Started 72 games behind the plate, sharing the catching duties with Brian Johnson. Hit .268 with 3 homeruns and 32 RBI.
David Nilsson
Milwaukee Brewers
6'3"
229 lbs.
L/R
1998:
Started the season on the disabled list after knee surgery, but returned to hit .269 with 12 home runs and 56 RBI. Also made starts in left field and at first base.
Mike Piazza
New York Mets
6'3"
200 lbs.
R/R
1998:
The six-time All-Star started the season with the Dodgers and was traded to the Marlins, before being dealt to the Mets. Piazza continued to impress offensively, posting a .348 average to go along with 32 home runs and 111 RBI.
Benito Santiago
Chiacgo Cubs
6'2"
205 lbs.
L/R
1998:
Spent time on the disabled list and in the minors after a preseason car accident. Batted .310 with 4 RBI in 29 at-bats.
Kelly Stinnett
Arizona Diamondbacks
5'11"
195 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Set career highs in average (.259), home runs (11), and RBI (34). Also posted personal bests in doubles, runs, at-bats, and games.
Eddie Taubensee
Cincinnati Reds
6'4"
225 lbs.
L/R
1998:
Caught 109 games for the Reds, hitting .278 with 11 home runs and 72 RBI. Led the team in average with runners in scoring position, posting a .357 mark.
Chris Widger
Montreal Expos
6'3"
210 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Reached career highs in home runs, runs, RBI, and hits. Batted .233 and threw out 36.4% of attempted base stealers.
OTHER POSITIONS
AL First base
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NL First base
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AL Second base
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NL Second base
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AL Shortstop
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NL Shortstop
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AL Third base
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NL Third base
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AL Catcher
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NL Catcher
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AL Outfield
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NL Outfield
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AL Designated hitter
