Originally Posted by Smitty28:
I predict with the elimination of home plate collisions the ideal body type for catcher will evolve from a thick/strong frame to a more athletic body type. Why would you want a big slow player when you don't need to have that - assuming arm, receiving/blocking skills, bat are equivalent.
I see this as a possibility as well. At the MLB level though, it has become a hitter's position and a power hitting position. I love Evan Gattis, but he needs to be a 1st baseman or DH. I think he hurts you less defensively in LF where he played a lot last year than catcher. Of course, it seems that there is no end to the 6'3"+ athletic and fast players at that level at all positions.