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 [lwptoc] Roots in Michigan Dick Billings (who also went by Rich Billings or Rick Billings) was born on December 4, 1942 in Detroit,…
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. [lwptoc] Michigan Beginnings Bill Nahorodny was born on August 31, 1953 in a town near Detroit called…
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 [lwptoc] From West Coast to East Coast Gary Allenson was born on February 4, 1955…
Pro Perspective: Jeff Tackett Teams Baltimore Orioles, 1991 – 1994 [lwptoc] 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…