Under appreciated

Well first of all, not all coaches let the catchers call the pitches!!!! Most times the coach is calling the pitches!!! But, a good catcher can make a pitcher look outstanding and have a better game by framing the ball correctly, blocking, etc.......A good catcher is important to a team!

The boys at Keller sure do appreciate the catcher they have. 4 tool player (he does have that catcher speed on the bases)

Catchers are the brains of the operation.

Just check out how many managers in the big leagues were catchers.

Personally I think baseball players are the smartest of any athletic! Cathcher, pitcher, infielder, outfielder, bench warmer....they are all smart........

sorry meant athlete not athletic

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Originally posted by base4:
sorry meant athlete not athletic

You played football, huh?


jk

no, if I did I would of said I think football players are the smartest!!!!!

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Originally posted by Ken Guthrie:
Catchers are the brains of the operation.

Just check out how many managers in the big leagues were catchers.

Many of these guys spent time as a backup catcher too. The difference can be significant because of their role in the dugout. It can be great training for managing.

That is a great point!

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Originally posted by Line Drive:

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Originally posted by Ken Guthrie:
Catchers are the brains of the operation.

Just check out how many managers in the big leagues were catchers.

Many of these guys spent time as a backup catcher too. The difference can be significant because of their role in the dugout. It can be great training for managing.

Very good point.

Former Ranger catcher Bill Hasselman will manage one day in my opinion. Watch for him. He is now the first base coach for Boston.

And for thee, Sir Kenneth G, where wilt thy manage in thou future?

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Originally posted by Melynda:
And for thee, Sir Kenneth G, where wilt thy manage in thou future?

I would say Red Sox.