Forty-six starting catchers in Red Sox history

In the wake of Jason Varitek’s walk-off home run, the Stat Man came across this interesting tidbit that the Red Sox, in their 104-year history, have had 46 regular, starting catchers. That’s about one per every two to three years, about the same shelf life as the manager.

This number becomes even more fascinating when you realize the number of catchers who had a longer than average stay as a starter: Sammy White (eight years, 1952-59), Bill Carrigan (six years, 1909-14), and Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk (seven years, 1972-80; injured in 1974).

So, folks, enjoy the Jason Varitek administration, now in its sixth season. He’s above average in more ways than you thought.

Joe "Stat Man" D'Eramo
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