Wednesday's Catcher Value Rankings
Here are theScore's catcher value rankings for Wednesday, June 15 (all stats exclude Tuesday's games):
Value Rankings
C | 1B/DH | 2B | SS | 3B | OF | SP
Top Options
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Phegley (OAK) | vs. TEX | 9 |
| Salvador Perez (KC) | vs. CLE | 8 |
| Jonathan Lucroy (MIL) | at SF | 8 |
| Alex Avila (CWS) | vs. DET | 8 |
Phegley went 4-for-10 with a walk in his past three games. He's hitting .304 through 23 at-bats against left-handed pitchers this season, setting up well for a matchup against Rangers LHP Derek Holland.
Perez and Lucroy are each vastly under priced ahead of difficult matchups. While the matchups aren't appealing, they've proven capable of returning value at lowered requirements.
Avila sets up well - as do all players - for a matchup against Tigers RHP Mike Pelfrey. If he sits, just substitute Dioner Navarro into this spot.
Mid-Tier Targets
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Wieters (BAL) | at BOS | 7 |
| Buster Posey (SF) | vs. MIL | 7 |
| Derek Norris (SD) | vs. MIA | 7 |
| Kevin Plawecki (NYM) | vs. PIT | 7 |
| Cameron Rupp (PHI) | vs. TOR | 7 |
| Yadier Molina (STL) | vs. HOU | 6 |
| Yasmani Grandal (LAD) | at ARI | 6 |
| J.T. Realmuto (MIA) | at SD | 6 |
| Wilson Ramos (WAS) | vs. CHC | 6 |
| Christian Vazquez (BOS) | vs. BAL | 6 |
| Welington Castillo (ARI) | vs. LAD | 6 |
While it's an unconventional righty matchup against knuckleballer Steven Wright, Wieters still dominates the split.
Posey's matchup against Brewers RHP Jimmy Nelson is highly favorable, as Nelson has oddly struggled more against right-handed hitters this season.
Castillo faces the tough matchup of the night, but he dominates lefties, and he has the hitter-friendly confines of Chase Field helping him out.
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin (TOR) | at PHI | 5 |
| Nick Hundley (COL) | vs. NYY | 5 |
| Chris Iannetta (SEA) | at TB | 5 |
| Kurt Suzuki (MIN) | at LAA | 5 |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia (DET) | at CWS | 5 |
| Miguel Montero (CHC) | at WAS | 5 |
Martin has been significantly improved over his past 10 games, recording eight hits - two homers - and even drawing seven walks to just six strikeouts. He's still a risk against the high K upside of Phillies RHP Jeremy Hellickson.
Iannetta owns a 1.083 OPS over his past 10 games, but his price has quickly caught up and the streak could end at any time.
Nothing to See Here
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Tucker Barnhart (CIN) | at ATL | 4 |
| Robinson Chirinos (TEX) | at OAK | 4 |
| Brian McCann (NYY) | at COL | 4 |
| Evan Gattis (HOU) | at STL | 3 |
| Yan Gomes (CLE) | at KC | 3 |
| A.J. Pierzynski (ATL) | vs. CIN | 2 |
Gattis can't be trusted against a tough righty in Adam Wainwright.
Gomes can't be trust against a more mediocre righty in Ian Kennedy.
McCann isn't worthy of his Coors Field price adjustment.