1500 Games at Catcher for A.J.

[philliesfiend55]

On July 4 A.J. Pierzynski became the 30th player in MLB history to play 1500 games at catcher. He is the leader among active players for games at that position. He has appeared defensively as a catcher in 1500 of his 1564 major league games.

[chicagowhitesox1173]

He shoulda been an allstar this year but I can see how Ron Washington would take his guy over him. This is probably the best year he's ever had as of the allstar break. I just hope he stays with the Sox which I doubt will happen. I think letting Pierzynski walk really hurts the clubhouse. Love him or hate him he was a good presence with the Sox.

I think he was voted as one of the most hated players and thats another reason he probably wasn't picked as a allstar too. The players picked Matt Weiters who really hasn't had a great year.

[chicagowhitesox1173]

If he does re-sign with the Whitesox he could pass Carlton Fisk in games caught.

1. Carlton Fisk-1236
2. AJ. Pierzynski-995

Not sure what Lollar and Schalk have

[Brooklyn]

If he does re-sign with the Whitesox he could pass Carlton Fisk in games caught.

1. Carlton Fisk-1236
2. AJ. Pierzynski-995

Not sure what Lollar and Schalk have

Lehman's data base has Pierzynski 5th on the White Sox catching list, behind Schalk (1,722), Lollar (1,241), fisk (1,236) and Sullivan (1,033). He can very easily pass Sullivan this year

[chicagowhitesox1173]

Lehman's data base has Pierzynski 5th on the White Sox catching list, behind Schalk (1,722), Lollar (1,241), fisk (1,236) and Sullivan (1,033). He can very easily pass Sullivan this year

He just passed Mike Tresh who caught 989 games with the Sox. I never realized the Sox had so many catchers with close to or more than 1000 games caught with them. I forgot about Sullivan.

[chicagowhitesox1173]

Ron Karkovice has 918 games caught. I dont know the answer but I would guess the Whitesox have the most catchers with 900 games or more caught.

[Brooklyn]

Ron Karkovice has 918 games caught. I dont know the answer but I would guess the Whitesox have the most catchers with 900 games or more caught.

My data base is through the end of the 2010 season, so assuming no one joined this club in 2011 or 2012, here are the teams with the most catchers with 1,000 games caught:

- Phillies 7 (Lieberthal, Dooin, Boone, Daulton, Clements, Dalrymple, Seminick)
- White Sox 7 (Schalk, Lollar, Fisk, Sullivan, A.J., Tresh, Karkovice)
- Yankees 5 (Dickey, Berra, Posada, Muson, Howard). They are all over 1,000 games caught. The Yankees are the only franchise with 5 1,000 games caught guys. The White Sox will join them in a week or so
- Cubs, Indians, Cardinals - 4 each

Note that Fisk and Boone each caught 960+ games with 2 different teams

[ian2813]

I just hope he stays with the Sox which I doubt will happen. I think letting Pierzynski walk really hurts the clubhouse. Love him or hate him he was a good presence with the Sox.

If I'm not mistaken, Pierzynski and Konerko are the only Sox remaining from 2005.

[chicagowhitesox1173]

If I'm not mistaken, Pierzynski and Konerko are the only Sox remaining from 2005.

Yes they sure are. I bet Buehrle wish's he stayed now. Those were the only three from last year and the odds are Pierzynski will be gone after this year so Konerko will be the last one. Hopefully he retires a Whitesox.

[philliesfiend55]

Yes they sure are. I bet Buehrle wish's he stayed now. Those were the only three from last year and the odds are Pierzynski will be gone after this year so Konerko will be the last one. Hopefully he retires a Whitesox.

Konerko (1991 games with CWS through 7/5/12) will soon reach 2,000 games with the Pale Hose. (He played 81 games with other teams : CIN, LAD). He passed Frank Thomas (1959 G) this year on the Games as a White sox list. I'm not sure but Konerko might be as high as 2nd place on the franchise list for games played. Luke Appling, "Old Aches & Pains"
- 2422 games in 21 seasons (1930-1950) is the leader.

[Brooklyn]

Konerko (1991 games with CWS through 7/5/12) will soon reach 2,000 games with the Pale Hose. (He played 81 games with other teams : CIN, LAD). He passed Frank Thomas (1959 G) this year on the Games as a White sox list. I'm not sure but Konerko might be as high as 2nd place on the franchise list for games played. Luke Appling, "Old Aches & Pains"
- 2422 games in 21 seasons (1930-1950) is the leader.

He's third, Fox is at 2115

[ian2813]

Konerko (1991 games with CWS through 7/5/12) will soon reach 2,000 games with the Pale Hose. (He played 81 games with other teams : CIN, LAD). He passed Frank Thomas (1959 G) this year on the Games as a White sox list. I'm not sure but Konerko might be as high as 2nd place on the franchise list for games played. Luke Appling, "Old Aches & Pains"
- 2422 games in 21 seasons (1930-1950) is the leader.

Nope, Konerko's in third place. Nellie Fox is in second.

EDIT: I see I was beaten to the punch. Serves me right for having several tabs open at once.

[GiambiJuice]

I think he was voted as one of the most hated players and thats another reason he probably wasn't picked as a allstar too. The players picked Matt Weiters who really hasn't had a great year.

Wieters has been every bit as good ad Pierzynski this year.

[chicagowhitesox1173]

Wieters has been every bit as good ad Pierzynski this year.

I dont know Pierzynski has a 126 ops compared to Weiters 109 ops. Maybe if you add defense in Weiters is as good. I dont have a problem with Weiters making it in over Pierzynski though in fact he'll probably end up with better numbers by years end.

[philliesfiend55]

He's third, Fox is at 2115

I wasn't sure about Konerko's standing. Thanks for pointing that out.