January 22, 2026

Grey's Catcher Rankings For 2026

1 hour 52 minutes

Is catcher the tight end of fantasy baseball? Or is it more like drafting kickers? On this episode of the Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast, Grey and B_Don dive headfirst into the most misunderstood, least glamorous, and somehow still pivotal (?) position in the game: catcher.

We break down how to approach catcher in 1-C versus 2-C leagues, what changes in deep and only formats, and whether there’s a clear cutoff where you really want to have your guy locked in.

From Cal Raleigh sitting alone at the top of the mountain to a long, winding road of “shrug while drafting” and “holding your nose” options, we tier out the entire catcher pool with projections, playing time concerns, and upside plays. We talk Shea Langeliers’ gains, Ivan Herrera’s value if the eligibility ever disappears, William Contreras’ floor, the rise of Ben Rice,, and whether veterans like Salvador Perez and J.T. Realmuto still deserve your trust.

We also get into prospect stashes, late-round darts, BABIP mirages, lineup context, and the uncomfortable reality of punting catcher and figuring it out as you go. If you’ve ever stared at your draft board wondering how you ended up here, this one’s for you. Catchers are weird, the tiers get ugly fast, and somehow it all still matters. Let’s talk about it.

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