Fantasy Baseball: Catcher was supposed to be better than ever in 2026 — but here's how it's actually performed
Fantasy baseball analyst Fred Zinkie breaks down the state of a position that entered 2026 with a lot of hype.
We heard it over and over again throughout draft season: 2026 was poised to be an all-time year for catcher production. Nearly every fantasy baseball analyst, yours included, wrote about how the catcher pool was overflowing with options for those in one-catcher leagues. So far, the results are inconclusive.
It’s still early in the season, but the overall . 703 OPS achieved by catchers is just . 006 higher than last season.
In comparison to other seasons in the current century, this has been an average campaign for catchers. Perhaps as the weather warms up and pitcher injuries continue to mount, the backstops will put their skills on full display. While the overall production has been moderate, there are still many enticing options at the position.
Half of the top-12 catchers to this point in the season are still sitting on waivers in the majority of Yahoo leagues. Here are some expected stats, via Statcast, that can help managers to decide if they want to pivot to someone else. Cal Raleigh, Mariners: So far, drafting Raleigh in Rd.
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