#4
of 20
Roy Campanella
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Campanella packed three MVP seasons into a shortened career and posted a 123 OPS+. His 41-homer 1953 season was extraordinary for a catcher in that era. Peak dominance matters heavily in this ranking. He was an offensive centerpiece in a low-scoring environment. While longevity limits him slightly, his peak impact was overwhelming.
Career Numbers
.283
AVG
1,427
Hits
260
HR
1,015
RBI
39
SB
.859
OPS
1-0
W-L
5.28
ERA
16
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Roy Campanella at No. 4
This slide covers number 4 of 20 in Top 20 Catchers in History of MLB Baseball: Roy Campanella. The career card for Roy Campanella shows 1,427 hits, 260 home runs and 1,015 RBI, with a .283 average. Add a .859 OPS and 39 steals to that line. The Explore section links Roy Campanella's debut decade, the 1940s, and other players born in USA. Yogi Berra is ranked just above at 3; Ivan Rodriguez follows at 5. The order reflects the list's own criteria, set out in its introduction; the statistics are the site's standard career totals.