Joe Mack Catcher Defense: A Rookie Making the Case
Miami Marlins rookie Joe Mack posts a 1.90-second pop time and 97th-percentile caught-stealing metrics in 2026. Here’s what his elite catcher defense teaches young players.
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Francisco Alvarez Comeback: 13 Games, 4 HRs
Francisco Alvarez returned from a torn meniscus in roughly 4 weeks and hit .319 with 4 HR — his comeback is a lesson every young catcher can study.
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Cal Raleigh’s Swing Breakdown in 2026
Cal Raleigh’s swing breakdown in 2026 shows what happens when small mechanical flaws go unchecked — and what every catcher can learn from it.
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What Is a Walk-Off? The Word, the Rule, the History
A walk-off started as an insult aimed at the pitcher. Where the word came from, everything that counts as one, and the rule that can take it back.
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Samuel Basallo Orioles Franchise Catcher
Samuel Basallo is now the Baltimore Orioles franchise catcher after the team traded Adley Rutschman. Here is what his path means for young catchers.