Catchers are vastly under-appreciated. Spending nine innings out in the baking summer sun. Taking foul tips to parts of their body left uncovered by bulky equipment. Throwing themselves in front of 100 mph fastballs in the dirt. Politely lobbying umpires ...

Catchers are vastly under-appreciated. Spending nine innings out in the baking summer sun. Taking foul tips to parts of their body left uncovered by bulky equipment. Throwing themselves in front of 100 mph fastballs in the dirt. Politely lobbying umpires ...

Dillon Dingler already broke out, to some extent, a season ago. But this season for the Detroit Tigers, Dingler has raised his level again, toward the realm of the best catchers in baseball. The collegiate centerfielder has developed into a great player ...

Luis Torrens, in catcher's gear, and Francisco Alvarez give the Mets an impressive backstop duo with a mixed skill set. Dan Hamilton / Imagn Images NEW YORK — The New York Mets’ most interesting trade-deadline decision was keeping both their catchers.