Burglar Alarms

Catchers with the best percentage for throwing out runners trying to steal:

THE BEST

1. Ivan Rodriguez, Texas: 56.3% (49 of 87)

2. Jorge Posada, N.Y. Yankees: 40.0% (32 of 80)

3. Charles Johnson, Dodgers: 39.8% (37 of 93)

4. Mike Difelice, Tampa Bay: 39.5% (32 of 81)

5. John Flaherty, Tampa Bay: 37.7% (29 of 77)

6. Kelly Stinnett, Arizona: 37.2% (29 of 78)

7. Chris Widger, Montreal: 36.4% (47 of 129)

8. Brad Ausmus, Houston: 36.4% (32 of 88)

9. Terry Steinbach, Minnesota: 35.1% (34 of 97)

10. A.J. Hinch, Oakland: 34.0% (35 of 103)

THE WORST

1. Chris Hoiles, Baltimore: 21.4% (27 of 126)

2. Eddie Taubensee, Cincinnati: 22.5% (23 of 102)

3. Lenny Webster, Baltimore: 24.1% (25 of 107)

4. Mike Matheny, Milwaukee: 23.9% (21 of 88)

5. Darrin Fletcher, Toronto: 24.1% (32 of 133)

6. Joe Girardi, N.Y. Yankees: 26.0% (19 of 73)

7. Mike Piazza, N.Y. Mets: 26.3% (41 of 156)