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Although the Arizona Diamondbacks are one of the newest teams in the big leagues, they’ve already had a handful of talented catchers appear on the roster at one time or another. This article focuses on these players, as we highlight the best Arizona Diamondbacks catchers in team history based on each player’s career and single…
Many solid catchers have caught for the Angels since the team got its start in the early 1960s. This article showcases these men, focusing on the best Los Angeles Angels catchers in team history based on career and single-season WAR. Keep scrolling to learn more… This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclaimer…
Why do Catchers Throw to Third After a Strikeout? The Origin Story Why do catchers throw to third after a strikeout? This custom actually does go far back into the 19th century and appears to have originated shortly after pitchers went to throwing overhand, when working counts to achieve a strikeout became common. Instead of…
A Quick History of the New York Yankees The New York Yankees are the most famous team in Baseball, and one of the most famous teams in all of sports. No other MLB team even comes close to touching the Yankees’ 27 World Series championships. And some of the biggest names in Baseball history –…
The world’s tallest building was nearing completion in Washington in 1884. Standing just over 555 feet tall, the Washington Monument eclipsed the Cologne Cathedral in Germany for the height crown. Even before it opened, ballplayers for both Washington and visiting clubs found it tantalizing. Opinions differed as to whether a human being could catch a…