Name the National Leaguer with the highest single-season batting average as a catcher.
A. Ernie Lombardi
B. Gabby Hartnett
C. Mike Piazza
D. Gary Carter
Answer: C.
The Norristown/Phoenixville, Pa. native hit .362 in 1997, finishing third behind Tony Gwynn and Larry Walker. It was his second consecutive year placing second in the MVP voting, as Walker took the award that year (Ken Caminiti had won in 1996). Piazza also slugged .638, his personal best.
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