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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 […]
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 […]
The New York Yankees are an incredibly historic ball club that has fielded a number of legendary catchers over the decades. This post reviews the top Yankees catchers since 1913, ranked by career and single-season Wins Above Replacement (WAR). Keep reading to learn more! This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclaimer for […]
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 […]
Major League Baseball (MLB) players make A LOT of money. And the dollar figures get crazy high the more well known the player (Aaron Judge at $40 million a year anyone!?!) How do MLB catchers stack up? In this brief article, we showcase the highest paid catchers in the big leagues through the 2023 MLB […]