Jack O’Dowd: Undrafted to Double-A Catcher
Jack O’Dowd went undrafted, converted to catcher, and hit .333 with 22 HRs in his first pro season. His path to Double-A is the reinvention story of the year.
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CatchersHome Weekly — August 9–15, 2026
August 16, 2026 Thank you for following along through one of the deepest weeks we have covered — records, a gold medal, a franchise trade, and two catchers rewriting what is possible at their position. 🎥 See our YouTube Catchers News Cast History-making records, a franchise-defining trade, a gold medal, and a freshman who changed…
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Kennedy Proctor Transfers to Oklahoma State
Kennedy Proctor led Utah in every offensive category her sophomore year, then signed with Oklahoma State. Here’s what her move teaches every young catcher.
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Mischa Reiners Wins NJCAA Catcher of the Year
Mischa Reiners won the NJCAA DII Catcher of the Year at Kirkwood CC, then signed with the Iowa Hawkeyes. Here’s what her path teaches every catcher.
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Tyler Stephenson Stayed Put — and the Reds Are Glad He Did
Tyler Stephenson’s Reds second half has been elite — .702 slugging over 14 games after the trade deadline. Here’s what catchers can learn from it.