'23 All-MLB nominees

Here are the 9 All-MLB candidates at C

The First and Second All-MLB Teams will honor the best players at each position across both leagues in 2023 Each All-MLB Team features 1 selection at C, 1B, 2B, SS, 3B and DH, along with 3 OFs, 5 starters and 2 relievers

Adley Rutschman | Orioles 2023 Stats: .277 BA, 20 HR, 80 RBI The 2019 No. 1 Draft pick is living up to the hype, dominating at and behind the plate

Cal Raleigh | Mariners 2023 Stats: .232 BA, 30 HR, 75 RBI Raleigh led all catchers in HRs for the 2nd straight season

Jonah Heim | Rangers 2023 Stats: .258 BA, 18 HR, 95 RBI The 28-year-old defensive stalwart broke out with a starting All-Star Game nod for the World Series champs

J.T. Realmuto | Phillies 2023 Stats: .252 BA, 20 HR, 63 RBI Realmuto excelled behind the plate while reaching the 20-homer mark for the 4th time in the last 6 seasons

Ryan Jeffers | Twins 2023 Stats: .276 BA, 14 HR, 43 RBI In his 4th season, Jeffers emerged with career bests in hits, RBIs, batting average and OPS

Sean Murphy | Braves 2023 Stats: .251 BA, 21 HR, 68 RBI Murphy earned his 1st career All-Star nod in his 1st season with the NL East champs

Will Smith | Dodgers 2023 Stats: .261 BA, 19 HR, 76 RBI The 1st-time All-Star crushed at the plate and behind it for the NL West champs

William Contreras | Brewers 2023 Stats: .289 BA, 17 HR, 78 RBI Contreras took his game to the next level, posting an .824 OPS for the NL Central champs

Willson Contreras | Cardinals 2023 Stats: .264 BA, 20 HR, 67 RBI For the 3rd straight season, this Contreras smashed 20+ HRs with 50+ RBIs