Top-10 Dynasty Baseball Catchers for 2025: William Contreras, Yainer Diaz, Samuel Basallo, Logan O'Hoppe, Dalton Rushing and More

It’s time to get back into my dynasty baseball top-10 series! 

We have gone over starting pitchers and outfielders so far, and now will tackle the catcher position.

Here are my top-10 rankings for redraft leagues: third basemen, first basemen, closers, designated hitters, second basemen, shortstops, outfielders, catchers and starting pitchers.

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1. William Contreras

I have Contreras as my top dynasty catcher going into 2025. He’s been the more consistent hitter over the guy I have second, so Contreras gets the top nod.

Contreras has played two full seasons as the primary starter, and combined for a .285 average and .366 on-base percentage in those years. He’s averaging 20 home runs and 85 RBIs, and can steal a few bases too.

He’s just 27 years old, and probably hasn’t even hit his peak yet. He might eventually be moved to first base, or designated hitter, but for now, he’s going to be the primary catcher in Milwaukee.

2. Adley Rutschman

I gave Rutschman a long look for the top spot, but with some up-and-down results over his first three seasons, I’m more comfortable taking him second.

He hit .254 in 2022 before a .277 showing in 2023 and then went back down to .250 last season. Rutschman has 20 and 19 homers and 80 and 79 RBIs over the past two seasons, so that seems repeatable for a while.

He’s a year younger than Contreras, but with the inconsistencies in his average, I’m going to take Rutschman second.

3. Yainer Diaz

I had a tough time ranking the No. 2 and 3 guys, but went with the slightly more experienced and productive one and took Diaz. 

Diaz has a career .291 average and .317 across three seasons and 258 games. He’s hit 39 homers and drove in 144 runs over the past two seasons combined. What I like most about Diaz is that he played in 148 games last season.

Diaz is only 26 years old, and I don’t think he’s come close to his peak. If his average dips over the years, I think he’ll make up for it with more home runs and a better OBP. I’d be more than happy building around Diaz for years to come.

4. Francisco Alvarez

Alvarez has 228 games played across three seasons, and is still only 23 years old, so he’s got a bright future.

So far, he has just a .221 average and .294 OBP, but has 36 home runs and 110 RBIs over the past two seasons. If he can up his average a bit, like he did in 2024, he’ll be a good dynasty catcher to build around.

He gets the edge over some of the players you are about to see ranked because of his MLB experience and success so far. Alvarez could be passed soon, but he also could move up the list as the years pass.

5. Samuel Basallo

Basallo is the top catcher prospect heading into 2025. He’s in the Orioles’ system and is expected to make his debut at some point this coming season.

In four minor league seasons, Basallo owns a .286 average and .364 OBP. He has 50 home runs, 202 RBIs, 24 stolen bases and 275 strikeouts over 325 games and 1,190 at-bats.

If Basallo cannot stick as a catcher, he should be able to play first base - at worst, he could make a career as a designated hitter with his hitting tools. If he debuts in 2025 and excels, Basallo could shoot to the top of this list by the end of the season.

6. Will Smith

Smith has been a steady contributor over the years and is 29 years old, so I think he’s got at least a few good seasons in him yet.

Since 2021, Smith has a .257 average, 348 OBP, 88 home runs and 314 RBIs. He has played between 126-137 games in those seasons.

Smith is a player for a contending dynasty team to roster. It’d be smart to back him up with another young catcher or two, but I do think Smith has a few more solid fantasy seasons in him as a catcher, and then could contribute a few more years at a different position.

7. Logan O'Hoppe

I’ve been high on O’Hoppe since he was making his way through the Angels’ system. He’s failed to explode at the MLB level yet, but is about to turn 25 and still has time to get things going.

In his first full season in 2024, he hit .244 and got on base at a .303 clip. He hit 20 home runs and drove in 56 runs.

He’s not in the most fantasy beneficial spot in LA, but that also means he could become a player the franchise builds around going forward. O’Hoppe is a sneaky good dynasty option going into 2025.

8. Cal Raleigh

Raleigh is 28 years old, so like Smith, I see him contributing for at least the next few seasons. 

Raleigh is a power bat, with 27-34 home runs over the past three seasons. He’s played 145 and 153 games the last two seasons, and has an OBP over .300 in both years.

He’s one of the top fantasy catchers for 2025, and I still think he has some room to grow. If he was a bit younger, he’d rank a bit higher than I have him today.

9. Shea Langeliers

I’m also pretty high on Langeliers, something not everybody is. I like him in 2025, and think his long-term outlook is even better as just a 27-year-old.

He played 135 games in 2023 and then 137 last season. He hit 22 home runs and drove in 63 runs in 2023, before a 29-homer, 80-RBI season in 2024. Langeliers had a .205 average in 2023 before raising it to .224 last season.

I still think there’s room for improvement, and that’s why I’m so high on him. If he sticks with the Athletics for the long run, he has the chance to hit in the heart of the order and put up big fantasy numbers. However, I think a contending team will pay big for him at a trade deadline in the next year or two.

10. Dalton Rushing

Rushing is my second true prospect on this top-10 list. He’s the No. 2 catcher going into 2025. He’s a Dodger and is expected to debut in 2025.

In three years in the minors, Rushing has combined for a .273 average and ridiculous .410 OBP. He has 49 home runs, 168 RBIs, 218 strikeouts and four stolen bases over 233 games and 814 at-bats.

With Smith already in LA, the Dodgers have been trying Rushing out in left field, so if he hits well in spring training or early in the 2025 season, he could also get a call up to play an outfield slot.

Honorable Mentions

There’s a number of really good catchers who either just missed my top-10 list or could work their way onto it with a big 2025 season.

Some of the guys closest to the top 10 were: Salvador Perez, Willson Contreras, Ivan Herrera and Keibert Ruiz.

Some other names to keep an eye on (most of whom haven’t made their MLB debuts yet) are: Kyle Teel, Ethan Salas, Jeferson Quero, Moises Ballesteros, Harry Ford, Blake Mitchell, Edgar Quero, Agustin Ramirez, Drake Baldwin and Adrian Del Castillo.