MLB Catchers Lead Historic Home Run Surge 2025 Season

The 2025 MLB season has showcased several standout catchers and rookies across the league. Catchers like Alejandro Kirk, Cal Raleigh, Shea Langeliers, Hunter Goodman, Salvador Perez, Will Smith, and William Contreras have been instrumental in their teams' successes, with Raleigh notably breaking the single-season home run record for catchers and contending for the AL MVP. Rookie players have also made significant impacts, with National League candidates such as Drake Baldwin, Matt Shaw, and Isaac Collins highlighted for their strong performances, with Baldwin leading in home runs among NL rookies. Baldwin and Collins have also been top fantasy baseball contributors, alongside emerging stars like Nick Kurtz and Anthony, who have impressed with their offensive production. The rookie class has been crucial in shaping playoff pushes and fantasy championships as the regular season winds down. Meanwhile, other prospects and pitchers like Mejía and Saalfrank have demonstrated effectiveness, further strengthening their teams' rosters.