The current Kansas City Royals catcher, Salvador Perez, acts as the model for what can be in the future. The calling card for Perez is, of course, his defensive abilities. His hitting has proved to be more that serviceable over the years.
With the new MLB Pipeline rankings, the systems belief in what makes a good catcher has become increasingly clear. There are three catchers who crack the top 30 and they all appear to be cut from the same cloth of tools.
MJ Melendez, Meibrys Viloria, and Sebastian Rivero are all prospects that want their chance to eventually become the next great Royals catcher.