MIAMI -- Where have you gone Mike Piazza?OK, we know exactly where the former Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins (for five games), New York Mets, San Diego Padres and Oakland As catcher will be Sunday afternoon -- getting inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.But we meant where have you gone Mike Piazza in the larger sense, as in, is there an heir apparent to his title as a great hitting catcher?Piazza, who hit 427 homers in his 16-year career, slugged more long balls than any other catcher in major-league history. His career batting average was .308, and his 162-game averages included 29 doubles, 36 homers, 113 RBI and a .922 OPS.Im thrilled, Piazza told mlb.com when asked about his impending induction. Im nervous for tomorrow. But Im looking forward to it.Piazza has earned his legendary status. But suffice to say that no catcher in todays game is close to him in terms of hitting prowess. The closest is Buster Posey of the San Francisco Giants, but its not really a fair fight.Here a look at the offensive numbers of the six catchers who made this years All-Star Game:-- American League starter Salvador Perez of the Kansas City Royals has a career batting average of .278 with 79 homers, 322 RBI and a .745 OPS. His 162-game averages include 20 homers and 83 RBI.-- AL reserve Stephen Vogt of the Oakland As has a .263 career batting average with 39 homers, 152 RBI and a .747 OPS. His 162-game averages include 17 homers and 68 RBI.-- AL reserve Matt Wieters of the Baltimore Orioles has a career .257 batting average with 109 homers, 409 RBI and a .740 OPS. His 162-game averages include 21 homers and 80 RBI.-- Posey, the National League starter, has a .308 career batting average with 114 homers, 491 RBI and a .857 OPS. His 162-game averages include 22 homers and 95 RBI.-- NL reserve Jonathan Lucroy of the Milwaukee Brewers has a .284 career batting average with 78 homers, 385 RBI and a .778 OPS. His 162-game averages include 16 homers and 78 RBI.-- NL reserve Wilson Ramos of the Washington Nationals has a .269 career batting average with 74 homers, 291 RBI and a .741 OPS. His 162-game averages include 22 homers and 88 RBI.Piazza, by the way, never hit .300 or better in his final six seasons. The rigors of catching had clearly caught up to him by then, but he had put up such massive numbers early on that his avearge still was above .300 for his career.As for the Marlins and Mets, they both have young catchers with some potential:-- Miamis J.T. Realmuto, 25, has a .280 career batting average with 15 homers, 82 RBI and a .720 OPS. His 162-game averages include 11 homers and 61 RBI.-- New Yorks Travis dArnaud, 27, has a .245 career batting average with 28 homers, 97 RBI and a .718 OPS. His 162-game averages include 19 homers and 66 RBI.DArnaud, by the way, grew up a Dodgers fan. He was three years old when Piazza made his Dodgers debut in 1992.A shortstop in his early years, dArnaud patterned his game after Piazza once he converted to catcher. And when Piazza served as a Mets instructor in spring training, dArnaud was there to soak up knowledge.(Piazza is) an incredible guy, dArnaud told ESPN New York. He had insight on every little thing.So perhaps it can be said that Piazza is still making a positive impact on the Mets.But another catcher, anywhere in the majors, who can hit as well as Piazza did for as long as Piazza did .. thats not happening any time soon.T.J. Hockenson Womens Jersey .C. -- Al Jefferson joked that he feels he can score from anywhere on the court. Calvin Johnson Womens Jersey . 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Defensively I thought both teams were great, but down the stretch we were able to make some big plays and get a huge burst in the fourth quarter.Batum had 14 points and 14 rebounds for the Hornets, who won for the third time in four games despite being held to 38 points in the first half on 27 percent shooting.Charlotte also got three key baskets in the fourth from reserve Marco Belinelli, who finished with 13 points.Marco was instrumental in getting our offense going in the third with a couple of catch-and-shoot buckets, coach Steve Clifford said.Andre Drummond had a season-high 26 points and 20 rebounds for the Pistons (12-12), who were coming off a 102-91 victory over the Bulls on Tuesday night. It was his 11th 20-20 game since 2012-13, tops in the NBA during that stretch.Detroit shot 38 percent from the field. It also went 5 for 8 from the free-throw line, compared to 21 for 29 for Charlotte.You cant have a 20 free throw differential and expect to win no matter how hard youre fighting, Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy said.Marvin Williams returned to Charlottes starting lineup after missing the last six games with a hyperextended knee and finished with 12 points and five rebounds. He also provided a needed physicality on defense.Williams said afterward he felt great.I was a little worried about my conditioning, Willliams said.dddddddddddd Sometimes, with lower-body injuries, you cant stay in shape like you want to. I just wanted to come out and be aggressive, not offensively but defensively.The Hornets (13-9) pulled away when Walker began to heat up in the fourth quarter, finding lanes to drive to the basket and rediscovering the touch on his jumper that had eluded him for most of the night. Walker was 5 of 9 from the field in the fourth after going 4 of 13 in the first three quarters.The Hornets trailed 39-38 at halftime. It was only the fourth time this NBA season both teams scored fewer than 40 in the first half.TIP-INSPistons: Made just 4 of 27 3-point shots. ... Had 13 turnovers.Hornets: Walker has scored in double digits in all 22 games this season. ... Walker has multiple steals in 11 games this season.DRUMMONDs BIG NIGHTDrummond went 11 for 14 from the field and 4 for 7 from the line. He was looking for a measure of revenge against the Hornets after being ejected in the second quarter against Charlotte last week for a flagrant-2 foul when officials ruled he deliberately elbowed Roy Hibbert in the head.JACKSONS LEGSPistons guard Reggie Jackson couldnt quite get to the basket on the second night of a back-to-back and settled for more jump shots than normal. He has been battling back from tendinitis in his left knee.I find myself not being as fresh as I normally feel, Jackson said. Im sure I will get back to who I am and doing the things that I do.UP NEXTPistons: Travel to Minnesota on Friday night to play the Timberwolves, who are just 3-7 at home.Hornets: Are back at home Friday night when they host the Orlando Magic. ' ' '