The Catching Academy

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[The Catching Academy @CatchingAcademy]

Stop questioning yourself in the middle of the game. That is exactly when mistakes happen. Pro catcher Willie Maciver says the secret to the big leagues isn’t just talent, it’s breathing. When the bases are loaded and the winning run is on third, you have to stay calm and trust your prep. It’s the same game, just a bigger stage. Confidence gives you a chance; doubt takes it away. ⚾️

What is your go-to trick for staying calm?

Watch the full video: https://t.co/oCMrmDvBbT

[JaxKolotkin72 @JaxKolotkin72]

Today's BP - working fastballs and curveballs.
@BMPbaseball @CatchingAcademy @SRDawgsBaseball @BUncommitted @FlatgroundBats

[The Catching Academy @CatchingAcademy]

Chase Wullenweber of the Seattle Mariners talks about the importance of mastering timing before speed.

#podcast #baseball #catcher #catching #mlb #receiving #blocking #throwing

[The Catching Academy @CatchingAcademy]

Chase Wullenweber, catching coach in the Seattle Mariners organization sits down to discuss training catchers of all ages!

Link in Bio!

#podcast #baseball #catcher #catching #mlb #receiving #blocking #throwing

[Northern California Scouts Association @NorcalScouts]

Congrats to Marlins scout Scott Fairbanks and Scott Goldby on the call up of Josh White. Josh was a fifth round pick from CAL in 2022. Another Bear to the bigs! Nice job guys!

[Aggie Sports 365 @365Aggie]

Bear Harrison just got hit with a pitch for the 22nd time this season. He’s the new record holder for the most HBP’s in a single season in TAMU history.

I’m sure that’s the exact record he wanted to break coming into this season

[The Catching Academy @CatchingAcademy]

@Harrison81Chris 💯 💯

[Nate Bateman @NateBateman2025]

3-game set vs. @FresnoAthletics: 3-for-5 (.600), RBI, run, stolen base, zero errors behind the plate and in center. Good weekend with the @MPLegends. Just getting started!

@MJ_Johnson17 @jeffhalstead @TheB_Mac @SanzeriBaseball @CoachDavidKlein @EstefenValdez @PNW_CBR @CCL_Baseball

[Nate Bateman @NateBateman2025]

Starting the summer right with a 4-3 @MPLegends win over the Fresno A's!

@lukecorcoran161 & Adam Morris dealing to close it out.
1-1 Caught Stealing behind the dish.

Summer ball catching highlights 👇

@MJ_Johnson17 @jeffhalstead @TheB_Mac @SanzeriBaseball @CoachDavidKlein

[Jeff Passan @JeffPassan]

I’ve been watching a lot of the Juco World Series this week on ESPN+, and it’s the purest form of baseball I’ve seen in ages. No K zone. No radar gun. Dodgy field. Just guys chasing dreams and a ring. I couldn't love it more. Especially considering this is who’s pitching tonight.

[Emery Boots @emeryboots2030]

235’ Bomb!

5/24/26 - PGF “All American Memorial Day Classic”

@aasateams @mentalhittinguy
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@ballgirlsports @coastrecruitsSB @coastrecruits @ddsbandevents @dfwsho @yathletesf
@directrecruits @fastpitchathrec @fastpitchwatch @Gatorjack72
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@prepsoftball @sbrretweets
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@softballrecruit @sportprepx
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@coachsingcal @coach_inouye
@caitlinlowe @coachtarr

[Ryan D’Amore @RyanDAmore5]

The season came to an end last Tuesday. Finished batting .324. Here is a double and some catching clips. @Dub_Baseball @CatchingAcademy @OBC_Recruits @CoachPedlowe

[Emery Boots @emeryboots2030]

Absolute smash!! Line drive into the 20 mph wind over the center fielders head for a bases clearing double.
@CatchingAcademy @16uGannlegacy
@EfficiencySP @mentalhittinguy
@aasateams @legacylegendss1 @linedsoftball @AGLSoftball
@ballgirlsports @coastrecruitsSB @coastrecruits @ddsbandevents @dfwsho @yathletesf
@directrecruits @fastpitchathrec @fastpitchwatch @Gatorjack72
@ihartfastpitch @impactretweets @ncsa_softball @nxt1sports
@prepsoftball @sbrretweets
@scan1ansports @softball_home
@softballclips @softballdown
@softballrecruit @sportprepx
@sunilsportsnews @tgetalent
@toppreps @Top_d1recruits
@uncommittedutr @upnextrecruits

[The Catching Academy @CatchingAcademy]

What a year…

[Akanni Owodunni @akanni_owodunni]

Came up short in NCS but what a year it's been. Couldn't be more proud and grateful for the boys I got to make history with ❤️ Here are my final senior year stats

10 HR
Avg .437
OBP .600
SLG .972
OPS 1.572
27 BB
34 RBIs

@b_h_s_baseball @CatchingAcademy @joe14jimenez @NorCalU

[Emery Boots @emeryboots2030]

Spring 2026 was quick but will be memorable. Played alongside some incredible softball players, made some lasting friendships and together we balled out! Thank you to @AASAKingSB, AASA Cooper and @16uGannlegacy. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity. @EfficiencySP @CatchingAcademy @mentalhittinguy @PGFnetwork

[The Catching Academy @CatchingAcademy]

Sunday Sneak Peak!

Chase Wullenweber, catching coach in the Seattle Mariners organization, sits down to discuss some hot topics in catching!

#catcher #catching #baseball #mariners #seattle

[The Catching Academy @CatchingAcademy]

Willie MacIver on adjusting to the One Knee Down Stance...

#baseball #catcher #oneknee #stance #mlb

[NorCalU @NorCalU1]

Who says Catchers can’t jump? @NorCalBaseball ‘26 @HuddyFlo hit a 💣 and celebrated with his teammate George Schmitt. This was right in front of me and honestly, incredibly athletic. Huge projectability, will play for a long time.

[The Catching Academy @CatchingAcademy]

"It's my favorite glove"

Willie MacIver talks about how the CM3000 from All-Star Sporting Goods is his favorite glove.

#allstar #glove #trust #baseball #catcher

[The Catching Academy @CatchingAcademy]

Backpick!

Shayla Santolucito (2026, California High School) backpicks a runner on 3rd Base.

#softball #catcher #backpick #throw #out

[The Catching Academy @CatchingAcademy]

This. 👇 👇

[Brian Whatley (DNA Catching) @dnacatching]

Public service announcement. The Keyhole Training glove by @ALLSTARSPORTS is not meant to be used like a normal glove and squeezed shut. It’s meant for pocket awareness with an open glove for timing finding the center of the net.