No. 4: Roy Campanella, C
Tenure: 1948-57
Stats: 242 HR, 856 RBI, .276 average
Achievements: Three-time NL MVP, Eight-time All Star
Not only was Campy one of the best hitters in the National League during the 1950s, he handled a somewhat unheralded staff that managed to win five pennants from 1949-56.
Obviously because of his automobile accident in the winter of 1958, the career stats don’t compare with Johnny Bench, Yogi Berra or Mike Piazza.
Nevertheless, he remains one of the most productive offensive catchers of all time and one of the most beloved “Boys of Summer.”