#16
of 20
Gabby Hartnett
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Hartnett posted a 126 OPS+ with strong power relative to the 1930s. He won an MVP and delivered impact during his prime. Era context boosts his offensive standing. He sustained production over multiple seasons. Relative dominance earns respect.
Career Numbers
.297
AVG
1,912
Hits
236
HR
1,179
RBI
28
SB
.858
OPS
Gabby Hartnett at No. 16
On Top 20 Catchers in History of MLB Baseball, Gabby Hartnett sits at number 16 of 20. The career card for Gabby Hartnett shows 1,912 hits, 236 home runs and 1,179 RBI, with a .297 average. Add a .858 OPS and 28 steals to that line. Gabby Hartnett debuted in the 1920s, and the Explore links below open that decade's page and the list of players born in USA. Mickey Cochrane is ranked just above at 15; Gene Tenace follows at 17. 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.