Episode 334: Catcher Positional Preview

Episode 334: Catcher Positional Preview

From Flags Fly Forever Fantasy Baseball by Bret Sayre

January 23, 2026 · 1h 1m

About this episode

The episode discusses the evolving catcher position in fantasy baseball, focusing on younger players and a debate about Cal Raleigh.

Catcher? Is interesting? For fantasy? Yes, it's true--it is a more interesting and varied position than in recent years, largely because the position has gotten much younger. Mike and Jon discuss whether (and which of) these young backstops are reason for excitement or caution. Also, a mild disagreement on Cal Raleigh, but we both think he's pretty awesome and should continue being awesome. Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy." You can find Flags Fly Forever on Bluesky (@flagsflyforever.bsky.social). The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella.bsky.social) and Jon Hegglund(@jonhegglund.bsky.social). The producer of Flags Fly Forever is Jon Hegglund. Special thanks to the awesome and generous Petite League for permission to use their track "Mets" for the intro and break music. Find their sweet lo-fi indie-pop sounds at petiteleague.com.

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike Gianella, Jon Hegglund

Topics covered

  • Catcher position
  • Fantasy baseball
  • Young players
  • Player analysis
  • Cal Raleigh

Keywords

  • fantasy baseball
  • catcher preview
  • young catchers
  • Cal Raleigh
  • player analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Baseball Prospectus, Petite League

Books & works: Mets

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