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The New York Yankees and a history of Great Backstops

The New York Yankees have a tradition and history of having iconic players, some great and some Hall of Famers. None is more real than the many catchers that have crouched behind home plate at Yankee Stadium. The catcher not only catches the ball thrown by pitchers but directs the whole game from his position at the backstop and acts as a wall to keep the ball on the playing field. Another task charged to the backstop is keeping players and spectators alike safe from errant balls and bats.

The Yankees present catcher is Gary Sanchez, who has been the Yankees primary catcher for the last few years.