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We write articles about catchers, for catchers. Whether your sport is Baseball or Softball, you should check out our stuff

Left-Handed Catcher Softball: Jocelyn Erickson Proves It’s Possible - Jocelyn Erickson is the rarest player in professional softball — a left-handed catcher. The 2024 NFCA Player of the Year is catching in the AUSL and changing the game. Read More

Shea Langeliers Leads 2026 All-Star Catcher Vote - Shea Langeliers leads all catchers in the 2026 MLB All-Star vote — and his barrel rate, wRC+, and hitting approach explain exactly why. Read More

Cal Raleigh Return from Injury 2026: What the Comeback Teaches - Cal Raleigh returned from a 33-day oblique IL stint in 2026. His slow start back is the most honest lesson about catcher injury recovery you'll find. Read More

Reese Atwood Leads AUSL All-Star Vote After Hot Pro Start - Reese Atwood is slashing above .450 in her first AUSL games and leads the 2026 All-Star Cup fan vote. Here's what her pro debut teaches every young catcher. Read More

Vahn Lackey 2026 MLB Draft: Johnny Bench Award Winner - Vahn Lackey won the 2026 Johnny Bench Award and is projected top-2 in the MLB Draft. Here's what his catcher development path teaches young players. Read More

Jocelyn Erickson Chicago Bandits Pro Debut: Defense Wins Picks - Jocelyn Erickson was drafted 5th overall by the Chicago Bandits for her defense — not her bat. Her pro debut is the best lesson in what catchers are worth. Read More

Reese Atwood’s AUSL Debut: Two Home Runs Off Canady - Reese Atwood hit two home runs off NiJaree Canady in her AUSL pro debut — and it wasn't luck. Here's what every catcher can learn from it. Read More