Monday, April 2, 2018

Hurray for good catchers

A long-time friend of mine is a veteran high school baseball umpire, and we have spent many pleasant hours visiting about his experiences. One of the things he has emphasized is how much he appreciates good catchers. Especially at the lower classifications, frequently the catcher is a complete novice at this trade, and so he misses many balls - and the ump catches them on some part of his anatomy or another. Sure, he has his armor, but it can still smart.

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