#10
of 20
Bill Dickey
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Dickey posted a 127 OPS+ across nearly 8,000 plate appearances. He hit for average and power in the 1930s. His consistency across seasons stands out. He wasn’t short-peak dependent. Long-term offensive quality secures his spot.
Career Numbers
.313
AVG
1,969
Hits
202
HR
1,209
RBI
37
SB
.868
OPS
Bill Dickey at No. 10
This slide covers number 10 of 20 in Top 20 Catchers in History of MLB Baseball: Bill Dickey. Bill Dickey's career numbers on the card: a .313 average, 202 home runs and 1,969 hits. The card also lists a .868 OPS and 37 stolen bases. Bill Dickey debuted in the 1920s, and the Explore links below open that decade's page and the list of players born in USA. Gary Carter is ranked just above at 9 while Ted Simmons follows at 11. The ranking and the write-up above it are the list's editorial judgment; the career numbers come from the same tables as the player pages.