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[lwptoc] The Top Houston Astros Shortstops in Team History Much like catchers, a shortstop is one of the most important defensive roles in baseball. They’re the anchor of the infield. In this article, we take a deep dive into the best shortstops that have played for the Houston Astros – a team that has won […]
Pro Perspective: Scott Servais Pro Perspective: Scott Servias Teams Houston Astros, 1991 – 1995, 2001; Chicago Cubs, 1995 – 1998; San Francisco Giants, 1999 – 2000; Colorado Rockies, 2000. [lwptoc] Wisconsin Roots Scott Servais was born on June 4, 1967 in La Crosse, WI, in the western part of the state near Minnesota. He was […]
[lwptoc] Famous Left Handed Catchers A left handed catcher is a rarity in the game both today and across baseball history. Of the over 2,000 players to catch at least one MLB game, only a small handful were left handed. This post showcases some of the more noteworthy players in the lefty catcher club since […]
As one of Baseball’s newest teams, the Tampa Bay Rays have already had a good deal of success in their team’s short history. Contributing to this success has been numerous Rays catchers over the years. This article highlights the best catchers to ever put on a Rays jersey as determined by each player’s career and […]
What is a Catcher’s Balk? A catcher’s balk is an informal phrase used to describe a catcher doing something in violation of two specific rules which results in a penalty by the umpire. If runners are on base, then that penalty is a balk – meaning, the advancement of each runner by one base. […]