2017 Top 100 Prospects Position Rankings: Catchers

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The top-heavy catcher class features three backstops who can really hit but face defensive questions (Francisco Mejia, Zack Collins and Chance Sisco) and two stout defenders whose offensive potential is up for debate (Carson Kelly, Jorge Alfaro). Still, all five are bona fide Top 100 Prospects, with Rockies thumper Tom Murphy just missing the cut. The depth beyond those top six catchers is severely lacking, with a backup or platoon role being the likely ceiling for the rest of the list.

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CATCHERS

1. Francisco Mejia, Indians

2. Jorge Alfaro, Phillies

3. Zack Collins, White Sox

4. Chance Sisco, Orioles

5. Carson Kelly, Cardinals

6. Tom Murphy, Rockies

7. Pedro Severino, Nationals

8. Elias Diaz, Pirates

9. Jacob Nottingham, Brewers

10. Garrett Stubbs, Astros

11. Reese McGuire, Blue Jays

12. Austin Barnes, Dodgers

13. Jose Trevino, Rangers

14. Taylor Ward, Angels

15. Bruce Maxwell, Athletics

16. Aramis Garcia, Giants

17. Chase Vallot, Royals

18. Tyler Stephenson, Reds

19. Jakson Reetz, Nationals

20. Tomas Nido, Mets