Catcher throwing - Hey GW
By: Bear
Hey GW,
What's up ?
I understand your point of view.
However, as a pro scout, I simply look to
see whether the kid can catch and throw
or not. Then attempt to project the kids
tools and talents at maturity after
a few looks and follow ons.
To support this fine art, I also look
for other intangeable things that do
not show up in any report.
That being:
the kids ability to
call, catch and throw those
"nasty hammer curves in the dirt"
as thrown by all pitchers.
Of course the great ones, throws it
for strikes, and short bounces it
into catchers glove while the catcher
is rocking the cradle.
Yes GW, with a runner on third, we teach
drop and block. In running situations,
with the judy speed merchants shaking,
we teach our catchers to move da' feet,
drop, pick, and shoot the jsm's the best
they can. And if the kid just happen to
be in the front of the line when the talent
was being handed out, use the cannon
that God gave 'em.
As always GW, cookie cutting raw
catchers to drop & block pitches
is a great start to teaching
'FUNdamentals'.
Keep up the good work.
cheers
Bear