Braves Batting Positional Ranks

More photos » by John Bazemore - AP Atlanta Braves' Brian McCann leads the best offensive catching unit in the National League. Browse more photos » Here is a look at where the Atlanta Braves rank by position compared to the rest of the National League. Catcher:  The Braves, and Brian McCann, are 1st in OPS by almost 80 points over second place. The Braves hold a dominant offensive edge is the NL at the catching position. This is also helped greatly by a more-than-capable backup in David Ross. First Base:  On the season our first baseman rank 11th in OPS, but that has obviously been greatly improved as of late since Adam LaRoche has posted a 1.186 OPS since joining the Braves. The fact that he has been so good lately, and we're still only 11th, underscores how pitiful Casey Kotchman was when compared against the offense that the rest of the league is getting out of their first basemen. Second Base:  Even with the early season struggles of K...