MLB catcher power rankings entering week 6

The 2026 MLB season is through five weeks. Following suit with previous seasons, this is the common point in the schedule where players break out of early-season slumps. Of course, certain players are continuing their outstanding production. This is what makes baseball the greatest sport in the world. Entering week six, here are the top 10 catcher rankings.

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1. Drake Baldwin, Atlanta Braves

Entering the week, Baldwin is leading MLB catchers in hits. The second-year catcher is Atlanta’s most consistent hitter. Matt Olson is the only Braves position player with a higher WAR than Baldwin.

2. Shea Langeliers, Athletics

Langeliers is continuing to have success at the plate. He’s quickly become one of the league’s top offensive catchers. Entering the week, he leads the Athletics in batting average and home runs.

3. Dalton Rushing, Los Angeles Dodgers

Rushing is on one of the hottest streaks in baseball. He is ranked among the league leaders in home runs and has 30% less at-bats. Los Angeles will find a way to keep Rushing in the lineup.

4. Liam Hicks, Miami Marlins

Hicks is the reason Miami is contending in the NL East. The season has a long way to go, but Liam Hicks has been one of the team’s best hitters. Entering the week, he leads the Marlins in RBI.

5. Dillon Dingler, Detroit Tigers

Dingler has established himself as a dependable catcher. He’s shown offensive prowess and won his first Gold Glove Award during the 2025 season. Entering the week, he has the second-best OPS for the Tigers.

6. William Contreras, Milwaukee Brewers

Contreras started slowly but quickly rebounded. He’s locked in and making solid contact at the plate. The veteran will be a key piece as Milwaukee battles for the NL Central crown.

7. Carson Kelly, Chicago Cubs

Carson Kelly is a late bloomer. He had modest success early in his career and has become an offensive threat for a second consecutive season. Last season, he finished one home run short of tying his career high.

8. Hunter Goodman, Colorado Rockies

It was only a matter of time before Hunter Goodman found his stride. The Colorado catcher is starting to resemble last season’s form, where he reached 30 home runs and 90 BRI. His recent success is directly correlated to the team’s recent stretch of home games.

9. Ryan Jeffers, Minnesota Twins

Jeffers is making the most of receiving the majority of playing time for Minnesota. Since 2024, he has become the Twins’ starter behind the plate. If he stays locked in, he can reach 20 home runs for the second time in his career.

10. Cal Raleigh, Seattle Mariners

Raleigh was expected to regress after reaching 60 home runs in 2025. He’s faced adversity through the first month of the season. However, Cal Raleigh is starting to turn a corner.

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