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The following brief post provides an overview of the starting and backup catchers appearing in the World Series, as well as the 2021 ALCS and NLCS.

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Catchers in the 2021 MLB Postseason

World Series

Houston Astros

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• Primary Starting Catcher: Martín Maldonado
• Backup Catcher: Jason Castro
• Other Houston Astros catcher that saw playing time in 2021:
  • Garett Stubbs (18 games)

 

Martín Madonado's 2021 Regular Season

Martín Maldonado appeared in 125 games for the Houston Astros during the 2021 regular season. Maldonado slashed .172/.272/.300 with a - 0.1 WAR, and he collected 64 hits, 12 home runs, and 36 RBIs. 

Behind the plate, Maldonado had a .993 fielding percentage and an impressive 40% CS% after catching 1,010.2 innings for the Astros. His 2021 CS% was good for second in the AL, behind Salvador Perez.

For much more detail on Houston Astros catchers throughout the team’s history, click here.

 

Atlanta Braves

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• Primary Starting Catcher: Travis d'Arnaud
• Backup Catcher: William Contreras
• Other Atlanta Braves catchers that saw playing time in 2021:
  • Kevan Smith (29 games)
  • Stephen Vogt (23 games)
  • Alex Jackson (9 games)
  • Jeff Mathis (3 games)
  • Jonathan Lucroy (2 games)

 

Travis d'Arnaud's 2021 Regular Season

During the 2021 regular season, Travis d'Arnaud appeared in 60 games for the Atlanta Braves and owned a slash line of .220/.284/.388 with a 0.2 WAR. He collected 46 hits and 7 home runs with 26 RBIs. 

Defensively, d’Arnaud caught 470.2 innings, and he maintained a .998 fielding percentage as a catcher and a 16% CS%.

For much more detail on Atlanta Braves catchers throughout the team’s history, click here.

 

ALCS

Winning Team: Houston Astros

• ALCS MVP: Yordan Álvarez

 

Losing Team: Boston Red Sox

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• Primary Starting Catcher: Christian Vázquez
• Backup Catcher: Kevin Plawecki
• Other Boston Red Sox catcher that saw playing time in 2021:
  • Connor Wong (5 games)

 

Christian Vázquez's 2021 Regular Season

During the 2021 MLB regular season, Christian Vázquez appeared in 138 games for the Boston Red Sox and had a slash line of .258/.308/.352 with a 1.0 WAR. He collected 118 hits and 6 home runs with 49 RBIs. 

Defensively, Vázquez caught approximately 1,051.1 innings, and he maintained a .994 fielding percentage behind the dish and a 23% caught stealing percentage (CS%).

For much more detail on Boston Red Sox catchers throughout the team’s history, click here.

 

NLCS

Winning Team: Atlanta Braves

• NLCS MVP: Eddie Rosario

 

Losing Team: Los Angeles Dodgers

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• Primary Starting Catcher: Will Smith
• Backup Catcher: Austin Barnes
• Other LA Dodgers catchers that saw playing time in 2021:
  • Keiburt Ruiz (2 games)

 

Will Smith's 2021 Regular Season

Will Smith appeared in 130 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 2021 regular season. Smith slashed .258/.365/.495 with a 3.5 WAR in 2021, and he collected 107 hits, 25 home runs, and 76 RBIs. 

Behind the plate, Smith had a .995 fielding percentage and 25% CS% after catching 1,004.2 innings for the Dodgers. He led all NL catchers in 2021 in putouts (1,101), runners caught stealing (24), and range factor/game (9.78).

For much more detail on Los Angeles Dodgers catchers throughout the team’s history, click here.

 

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