Database of Random Baseball Info
Runner: with a aggressive jump on ball in dirt – took a highlight play to throw him out. With 2 outs, great time to get into scoring position
Catcher: knows slider will skip to his right. Glove down early, good shoulder angle kills ball right in front of him. Quick recovery
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Pop time 1.87 to 2b.
Doesn’t cheat out of his crouch. Waits till ball get there, keeps his fingers up, and gets his feet/hips/shoulders in line with the throw
Lefty batter means you’ll have to pick a pitch to your backhand and get your feet clear or the hitter, BUT you get to hide behind the batter so your throw will be a surprise to the runner.
Use backpicks to control secondary leads and preserve more double plays!
Terrific article from the Driveline guys on pitch selection and sequences. Data driven piece gives coaches/catchers a great staring point for experimentation
One addition: if your fastball or changeup is outstanding, use em for Strikeouts too. Pitch up with the fastball and down with the curveball in 2k counts
https://youtu.be/j6oLbQ2FXPc Continue reading “Catcher Receiving Drill”
Backpick to 2b is a HARD play. But backpicking on a missed bunt attempt should be automatic. Runners secondary lead is big and they’re often cheating. Catchers should be in a good secondary with their butts up, moving forward.