We continue our look at the top free agents on the market by turning our attention to the catchers.
2010 MLB Free Agents: Victor Martinez The Top Catcher
Victor Martinez: all Martinez has done over the past seven seasons is bat .300 with an .846 OPS, and though he's known to struggle defensively behind the plate, his bat is able to make up for his shortcomings. He's likely to become a first baseman or DH within a few years.
A.J. Pierzynski: nearly 34, Pierzynski's best days are behind him, but he offers a contact bat and the kind of intensity that managers are always looking for out of their players.
John Buck: Buck is an offensive catcher with one primary skill: hitting for power. He doesn't have a great arm, a great eye, or tremendous bat control, but he knows how to knock a ball out of the yard.
Miguel Olivo: Olivo is similar to Buck, in that he's first and foremost a power-hitting catcher. However, he also has a very strong throwing arm, and is able to hold his own defensively.
Gregg Zaun: Zaun's 39 years old and had his 2010 season cut short by injury, but all the man does is continue to swing well from both sides of the plate. Zaun remains an ideal backup or half-starter.
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Worth noting: Ramon Hernandez, Jason Varitek, Yorvit Torrealba, Bengie Molina.
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