#9
of 20
Gary Carter
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Carter produced steady 20–30 homer power in a lower-scoring era. His 115 OPS+ over a long career reflects consistent middle-order value. He delivered run production without dramatic peaks or valleys. Sustained reliability boosts him. He was an offensive anchor for years.
Career Numbers
.262
AVG
2,092
Hits
324
HR
1,225
RBI
39
SB
.773
OPS
Gary Carter at No. 9
Gary Carter is ranked 9 of 20 on the Top 20 Catchers in History of MLB Baseball list. Gary Carter's career numbers on the card: a .262 average, 324 home runs and 2,092 hits. Add a .773 OPS and 39 steals to that line. Gary Carter debuted in the 1970s, and the Explore links below open that decade's page and the list of players born in USA. Carlton Fisk is ranked just above at 8; Bill Dickey follows at 10. 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.