Dillon Dingler’s 2026 Breakout: Defense First
Dillon Dingler hit 26 HR and made the 2026 AL All-Star Game. But his real story is the defense he built first — and what every catcher can learn from it.
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Boston Smith Catcher: 5 HR in His Double-A Debut
Boston Smith hit five home runs in his first week with the Arkansas Travelers — the Mariners’ catcher prospect leads all minor leaguers at the position.
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Ryder Helfrick Homers in Pro Debut for Visalia
D-backs’ No. 15 pick Ryder Helfrick went 3-for-6 with a go-ahead home run in his pro debut for Single-A Visalia. Here’s what defense-first catchers can learn.
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Hunter Goodman Matches Mike Piazza’s NL Catcher Record
Six multi-homer games in one season — a number no NL catcher had reached since Mike Piazza in 1995. How Hunter Goodman built the record, milestone by milestone, and where the chase stands in August.
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Drake Baldwin Hits Two Home Runs vs. Marlins
Drake Baldwin went 3-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI as the Braves beat Miami 8-6. Here is what every catcher can learn from his swing approach.