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Though you may not always see or hear it, communication between a catcher and a pitcher is constant during a game. Silent communication like this is accomplished by using a system of hand signs, most important of which is a catcher’s signs to the pitcher. In this post we’ll highlight basic catchers signals signs and […]
Pro Perspective: Dick Billings A bio and interview with former big league catcher Dick Billings Teams Washington Senators, 1968 – 1971; Texas Rangers, 1972 – 1974; St. Louis Cardinals, 1974 – 1975 Roots in Michigan Dick Billings (who also went by Rich Billings or Rick Billings) was born on December 4, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan, […]
Bill Nahorodny Our interview with the former big league catcher. Pro Perspective: Bill Nahorodny Teams Philadelphia Phillies, 1976; Chicago White Sox, 1977 – 1979; Atlanta Braves, 1980 – 1981; Cleveland Indians, 1982; Detroit Tigers, 1983; Seattle Mariners, 1984. Michigan Beginnings Bill Nahorodny was born on August 31, 1953 in a town near Detroit called Hamtramck, […]
Gary Allenson Our interview with the former catcher Teams As a Player: Boston Red Sox, 1979 – 1984; Toronto Blue Jays, 1985 As an MLB Coach: Boston Red Sox, 1992 – 1994; Milwaukee Brewers, 2000 – 2002; Baltimore Orioles, 2010 From West Coast to East Coast Gary Allenson was born on February 4, 1955 in […]
Pro Perspective: Jeff Tackett Teams Baltimore Orioles, 1991 – 1994 From Fresno to the Big Leagues Jeff Tackett was born on December 1, 1965 in Fresno, California. After a stand out High School career, Jeff was drafted in 1984 in the second round by the Baltimore Orioles. He went on to spend seven seasons in […]