Phillies' J.T. Realmuto predicted by MLB players as one of best catchers using ABS in 2026

(Getty Images) Phillies' J. T. Realmuto predicted by MLB players as one of best catchers using ABS in 2026 originally appeared on The Sporting News .

Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Philadelphia Phillies ' offseason didn't exactly go fully to plan. They missed out on Bo Bichette and had to quickly pivot back to J.

T. Realmuto, much to the chagrin of some Phillies fans. It was an understandable reaction, as the Phillies running it back again isn't exactly the best news.

However, there is one reason why fans should be excited about what Realmuto can bring for the team in 2026 beyond his hitting, baserunning, and catching ability. As Jared Greenspan of MLB. com shared, Major League players predicted that Realmuto would be one of the best catchers using ABS challenges this season, right in lock-step with the top vote-getter in Cal Raleigh.