We have a difficult selection decision to make going into our season about our wicket keeper.
One of our top order bats (averaged 38 last season) keeps ok but is prone to a few mistakes a game especially to our spinners whereas we have a really good keeper who hardly makes a mistake but only averaged 16 with the bat and bats around number 8.
What our people’s thoughts on who to choose?

Keepers keep. Challenge your keeper to improve his batting to average 25. It's matter of working hard in the nets and building up his confidence. It sounds like his keeping is too valuable not to give him a go

Agree with Scott 100%. Your keeper has 4 key roles. 1. Be the best and most elite fielder in your team. 2. Support the bowlers brilliantly. 3. Lead the team morale and motivation, and occasionally be the enforcer. 4. Be a member of the batting line-up and contribute. If you need to pick a less-talented keeper because you need runs, then look at your top 6 batters and question whether they are pulling their weight. The likes of Gilly are unique. And even he batted 7 in tests. Pick your best keeper. Always.