Oakland A’s Memories – Who was you favorite Oakland A’s catcher? Who was the best? What are your Oakland A’s catcher memories? We’ve had some good ones. The ones pictured are not in any order and just a sampling to help spark your memories. Some other Oakland A’s catchers for consideration: Dave Duncan
Phil Roof
Ray Fosse
Jeff Newman
Jim Essian
Mike Heath
Mickey Tettleton
Ron Hassey
Jason Kendall
Derek Norris
Shea Langeliers

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  1. Gene Tenace was the WS hero and MVP for the first title (and then dynasty) in Oakland A’s history, and that makes him my favorite. Statistically, I believe he’s the Oakland A’s catcher GOAT as well, although he did play other positions. Steiny was a workhorse and underrated catcher who also helped deliver a title. Ray was a great announcer, but was never the same on the field after the Pete Rose incident. I loved the way Jason Kendall played and have a vivid memory of him diving headfirst for a close tag at the plate to end a game. Who can forget Ramon’s squeeze bunt to beat the Red Sox in the 12th inning in game 1 of the 2003 ALDS? I believe in Stephen Vogt!

    [Stathead – Oakland A’s Catcher Comparison](https://stathead.com/tiny/6OMFp)

  2. Honorable mention to Sal Fasano. Couldn’t hit, mid defender, slow as heck…but…he did crush that really deep homer that one time, and it was glorious.

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