Reply to "How Important is Hitting to Catcher's?"

quillgirl100+ posts

I have little experience, but I did have a conversation with the head scout/recruiter for a competitive collegiate ball club last week. I asked what he looks for in catchers for his program and he said: primarily defense--we consider catchers to be part of the pitching staff and they are invited to all meetings for pitching and coaches. Looking for athleticism, arm power, shiftiness behind the plate, smart/quick decisions, and ability impart confidence in pitcher, sticking the ball, accuracy. A good bat & good speed are gravy. Did say he'd rather have an athletic quick kid over a big slow kid behind the plate.

One guy, one program, but that's what he told me.

5/4/0811:18 AM

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