@TerribleBPthrower posted:My son goes to touch signs but some of the pitchers aren't the brightest bunch. He's learned to ask them what they want the signs to be so they don't get confused. I guess face=fastball, chest=change, knee=curve is too hard to remember
Only a catcher’s parent would utter that kind of nonsense. Pitchers not being smart enough to remember signs? Gimme a break! I have seen very few HS catchers that are really good at playing their own position and even fewer that have any idea how to call a game. IMO their are fewer elite players in HS at catcher than any other position. Unlike other positions, every college team has to play at least 2 catchers - and it’s a very critical position. If your kid has potential as a catcher, and he likes doing it, you should try and develop those skills as it will greatly increase the odds of getting to play for more years.