The 2026 MLB season has reached its six-week mark—a pivotal point where early-season slumps give way to breakout performances, and consistent stars solidify their dominance. This is the beauty of baseball: every week brings new stories. As we head into Week 7, here are the top 10 catchers making their mark behind the plate and at the dish.
1. Shea Langeliers, Athletics
Langeliers continues to rake, tying for the MLB lead in hits among catchers while pacing the Athletics in both batting average and home runs. He's quickly establishing himself as one of the game's premier offensive backstops.
2. Dalton Rushing, Dodgers
Despite logging 30% fewer at-bats than his peers, Rushing ranks among league leaders in home runs. Los Angeles will need to find regular at-bats for this emerging power threat.
3. Drake Baldwin, Braves
Atlanta's second-year catcher leads all MLB catchers in hits and has been the team's most consistent hitter. Only Matt Olson boasts a higher WAR among Braves position players.
4. Liam Hicks, Marlins
Hicks has been a driving force behind Miami's surprising contention in the NL East, leading the Marlins in RBI while providing steady production from behind the plate.
5. Hunter Goodman, Rockies
Goodman is heating up, reminiscent of last season's 30-homer, 90-RBI campaign. His recent surge coincides with Colorado's homestand—coincidence or Coors Field magic?
6. Jake Rogers, Tigers
Detroit's backstop continues to impress both offensively and defensively, posting the second-best OPS on the team while chasing his second consecutive Gold Glove.
7. William Contreras, Brewers
The veteran is locked in at the plate, making solid contact and providing veteran leadership as Milwaukee eyes the NL Central title.
8. Adley Rutschman, Orioles
Rutschman is on a tear, rediscovering the form that made him a sensation when he first arrived in the majors. He's finally putting recent struggles behind him.
9. Ryan Jeffers, Twins
Since taking over as Minnesota's primary catcher in 2024, Jeffers has thrived with increased playing time. If he stays hot, a second 20-homer season is within reach.
10. Austin Barnes, Dodgers
Even with Rushing emerging, the veteran keeps delivering timely hits and steady defense. Los Angeles clearly values his experience in the lineup.