"Catchers, on the whole, have posted a collective OPS 33 points lower than the league's average in the category this century. In the past 25 non-shortened seasons, catchers accounted for only 10 of the 625 total seasons with 450-plus fantasy points among hitters."
"Francisco Alvarez, C, New York Mets, entered 2026 having not yet realized his full potential at the plate. So far this year, Alvarez is making much more contact on pitches within the strike zone (84.9% rate, compared to 77.0% for his career)."
"If Alvarez's offensive improvements help him raise his batting average into the .260 range, he could be one of the more powerful hitters among current backstops, capable of matching or exceeding the 25 home runs he hit as a rookie in 2023."
The catcher position in fantasy baseball has been difficult to fill, with catchers posting an OPS 33 points lower than the league average this century. In the last 25 seasons, only 10 catchers achieved over 450 fantasy points. Despite standout performances like Cal Raleigh's, many managers will struggle at this position. Francisco Alvarez of the New York Mets, at 24 years old, shows promise with improved contact rates and power potential, making him a viable option for fantasy teams seeking catching help.
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