Reply to "The Importance of Catching"

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During the Area Code games I would often sit with the pro scouts and listen to their "breakdown" of each of the 30 catchers, who we invited to the AC games."Truly amazing"

Catching is the only position where the player has his "back" to the audience.

He can discuss with the umpire w/o anyone listening except the hitter. Yogi was one of the best. One of our former players is the Catching Coach with the Orioles.

When I selected our Summer team from the local HS and Colleges I watched each catcher 3 times during the HS season and conducted interviews with the player and his family. Selected 3 catchers and rotated their games.

#1 blocking pitches

#2 calling the game and managing the pitcher

#3 "showing" a strong arm during infield.

#4 "reading the bat, the feet", the eyes

Bob

1/30/221:24 PM

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