#3
of 20
Yogi Berra
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Berra’s 125 OPS+ came in a pitching-dominant era, making it more impressive than surface stats suggest. He won three MVP awards and consistently hit in the heart of championship lineups. His bat-to-ball skill limited strikeouts while maintaining real power. He produced year after year without dramatic drop-off. His offensive reliability across 15+ seasons cements him near the top.
Career Numbers
.285
AVG
2,150
Hits
358
HR
1,430
RBI
30
SB
.830
OPS
Yogi Berra at No. 3
Yogi Berra is ranked 3 of 20 on the Top 20 Catchers in History of MLB Baseball list. The career card for Yogi Berra shows 2,150 hits, 358 home runs and 1,430 RBI, with a .285 average. The card also lists a .830 OPS and 30 stolen bases. Yogi Berra debuted in the 1940s, and the Explore links below open that decade's page and the list of players born in USA. Mike Piazza is ranked just above at 2; Roy Campanella follows at 4. The order reflects the list's own criteria, set out in its introduction; the statistics are the site's standard career totals.