Reply to "Converting a catcher to a pitcher"

Coach Rick1,000+ posts

I am a Catcher Coach; so I have a bias. I have seen excellent catchers converted (temporarily) to pitchers and shortstops because they have good arms and are good athletes. As pitchers, many elbows are injured because they continue to throw like catchers. Catchers use "bow & arrow" type mechanics to attain the quick, accurate throws to second base. In a given game, that accounts for a dozen or so throws (most between innings). That can work as a relief pitcher but NOT as a starting pitcher.

Some coaches do not consider the player best interest.

Remember this quote: "the fastest route to becoming a major leaguer was as a catcher."

9/12/1410:32 AM

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