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Hitting, blocking, receiving, throwing… being able to do these things well is super important. Yet something that doesn’t always get talked about is the need for catchers to be effective leaders and skilled at managing the game. This post explores the importance of the “soft skills” of catching. Keep scrolling to read more… Catching is […]
(If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. See more.) This post identifies every piece of catchers gear made by Rawlings, which is one of the most well known brands among baseball and softball players. We also provide our top pick – and a review of each pick – for every category […]
Jimmie Schaffer Our interview with the former big league catcher. Plus an update from 2023! Pro Perspective: Jimmie Schaffer Teams St. Louis Cardinals, 1961 – 1962, Chicago Cubs, 1963 – 1964, Chicago White Sox, 1965, New York Mets, 1965, Philadelphia Phillies, 1966 – 1967, Cincinnati Reds, 1968 [lwptoc] From Small Town Pennsylvania to The Big Leagues Jim Schaffer (also called […]
Who are the primary catchers for the 30 MLB teams this season? Check out our post and infographic to see who the primary backstop is for each team, based on the 2019 Opening Day lineups! MLB Catchers for the 2019 Season If you’re anything like me, it can be tough to keep up with all […]
Pro Perspective: Jim Campanis [lwptoc] From New York to LA Jim Campanis was born on February 9, 1944, in New York City. His Dad, Al Campanis, played briefly for the Brooklyn Dodgers and later worked in the Dodgers organization after his playing career. When the Dodgers moved from Brooklyn to Los Angeles in time for […]