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He has accumulated 7.5 dWAR in 446 games....Next best player with less than 500 games is at 6.0 dWAR.
So Perez is the best defensive player of all time for catchers with less than 500 games. In fact, he's 25% better than the next closest. Wow!
I think one of the best defensive catchers of all time will get his $5.5 million next year. They'd be insane to go cheap at a position that is involved in every pitch. Especially because when you play a lot of close, low-scoring games you need to be able to control the opponent's running game and keep their runners at first base.
Also, Berto has proved that when he plays everyday he can hit 24 home runs in 119 games and get on base over 30% of the time. When healthy and playing regularly he's not an offensive black hole. I think he's one of the best values in the game.
So Perez is the best defensive player of all time for catchers with less than 500 games. In fact, he's 25% better than the next closest. Wow!
I think one of the best defensive catchers of all time will get his $5.5 million next year. They'd be insane to go cheap at a position that is involved in every pitch. Especially because when you play a lot of close, low-scoring games you need to be able to control the opponent's running game and keep their runners at first base.
Also, Berto has proved that when he plays everyday he can hit 24 home runs in 119 games and get on base over 30% of the time. When healthy and playing regularly he's not an offensive black hole. I think he's one of the best values in the game.