Reply to "Pop time expectations"

TRhit10,000+ posts

I have said it before and I will say it again here and now----pop times are over rated--most, if not all, the pop times that are listed are done in a sterile situation--no batter--no base runner--

They key is good mechanics and accuracy, not the time---keep in mind that the catcher cannot get rid of the ball any quicker than the pitcher delivers it to him -- a 1.8 pop time for a catcher means nothing if the pitcher does a poor job of holding the runner on and is slow in his delivery to the plate.

Sure the strong arm and great pop times are nice but there is more to it than just that--as much as baseball is an individual performance sport it is still a team sport--

Bottom line, and this is from an old catcher--worry more about your defense,handling the pitcher and being the tesam quarterback---do this and all will be well

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