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San Francisco Giants: Top Ten Catchers in Team History

By Michael Saltzman
Jul 19, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (28) swings during the second inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 19, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (28) swings during the second inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 27, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Ball and glove on the field during batting practice prior MLB game between the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays the at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports
May 27, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Ball and glove on the field during batting practice prior MLB game between the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays the at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Roger Bresnahan (1902-1908)

Wins Above Replacement: 27.2

Bresnahan played seven seasons with the Giants. The Hall of Fame catcher played 17 seasons in Major League baseball. His best season with the Giants was in 1908, with a WAR of 5.9. For six seasons, from 1903-1908, He had at least a 3.5 Win season.

Overall, he played 751 career games at catcher in New York and had a career slashline with the Giants of .293/.403/.393 for an OPS of .795.

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