MINORS: 2017 Top catching prospects

Photo: Jorge Alfaro (C, PHI)

This week we kick off our annual review of the top prospects in baseball by position. Between now and Opening Day, we'll examine one position a week by looking at both those rookies ready to contribute in the big leagues now, as well as the top 15 long-term prospects at each position. New this year is that our topic schedule will mirror the position covered in Market Pulse that same day, to give you a complete look at the position.

We start with the catchers. Because of the physical demands of the position, as well as the strong preferences for catchers to be sound defensively, very few backstops project to receive significant playing time in 2017. Of course, that can change during spring training. While...

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