#14
of 20
Thurman Munson
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Munson was a high-average contact hitter who won an MVP and delivered in October. His power wasn’t elite, but his offensive consistency was real. The shortened career caps his ceiling slightly. Peak seasons carried legitimate value. He drove competitive offenses.
Career Numbers
.292
AVG
1,558
Hits
113
HR
701
RBI
48
SB
.756
OPS
Thurman Munson at No. 14
This slide covers number 14 of 20 in Top 20 Catchers in History of MLB Baseball: Thurman Munson. Thurman Munson's career numbers on the card: a .292 average, 113 home runs and 1,558 hits. The card also lists a .756 OPS and 48 stolen bases. Thurman Munson debuted in the 1960s, and the Explore links below open that decade's page and the list of players born in USA. Jorge Posada is ranked just above at 13 while Mickey Cochrane follows at 15. The order reflects the list's own criteria, set out in its introduction; the statistics are the site's standard career totals.