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jaxmagicman · 06-19-2009, 02:56 PM

I wouldn't say catchers are the least important defensive position. I think that is somewhere between the firstbaseman and right fielder. But I do not buy into the 'ability to call a game' is part of that defense (if it even exists). If a catcher was behind the plate calling fastball after fastball the manager or pitcher would put a stop to it. The catchers job is catching the ball and throwing out runners. He doesn't need some mysterious ability to call the right pitch all the time. Leave that to the pitcher to decide, it is their job.

06-19-2009, 02:56 PM	#52
jaxmagicman Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Retired defloration-maker living in Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 7,801	I wouldn't say catchers are the least important defensive position. I think that is somewhere between the firstbaseman and right fielder. But I do not buy into the 'ability to call a game' is part of that defense (if it even exists). If a catcher was behind the plate calling fastball after fastball the manager or pitcher would put a stop to it. The catchers job is catching the ball and throwing out runners. He doesn't need some mysterious ability to call the right pitch all the time. Leave that to the pitcher to decide, it is their job. __________________ See ID Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of MLB Advanced Media, L.P. Minor League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with the permission of Minor League Baseball. All rights reserved.