Dodgers vs. Cubs: Who has the Edge?

Catcher: Willson Contreras vs. Yasmani Grandal 

Wilson Contreras will be the everyday catcher for the Cubs. Yes, he will even be catching for Jon Lester, and that by itself will take Willson some time to adjust too. Now that David Ross is dancing, Contreras will have to deal with the tough left-hander.

Contreras plays with a flare like most Hispanic players. He is great behind the plate and is not afraid to show his emotions. This will be his first season as the full-time starter. He played well for the Cubs last season in limited time. Seeing how he will react to a full season behind the plate will determine how long he will stay back there.

Yasmani Grandal has started off the season white-hot, hitting above .300 while maintaining his power numbers. If he can continue this, he may give Buster Posey a run for his title of best catcher in baseball. But even if he reverts to his old self that’s still not a bad thing. He will still be one of the primary power sources for this team.

Last season he was tied for the team lead in home runs. If he continues this tear, this will be a special season for Yasmani. On top of all of that Grandal is one of the best defensive catchers in all of baseball, especially when it comes to framing pitches.

Verdict

Both catchers will be catching the team’s ace regularly for the first time, as both Lester and Kershaw’s “personal catchers” are no longer on the squad. Overall the better and more experienced catcher is Yasmani Grandal. He is the best defensive catcher and with the way he has been hitting can make a case for being the best offensive catcher. Contreras has a lot of upside, but at the moment it is Grandal who has the upper hand over the young catcher. Don’t look now but the Dodgers are making a comeback.

Dodgers, Chicago leads 3-2