The Bulldogs intentionally walk Janek to load the bases for Autrey, and Hunter makes them pay in a left/left spot
The 2-run single caps a 5-run second for the Bearkats 👍
#EatEmUpkats
Not being able to hit “slow” pitching because it’s “too slow” doesn’t mean your some great hitter with electric hands.
It means you can’t/haven’t learned to make adjustments.
Pitchers:
• Tell your catcher “Thank You” after throwing a bullpen.
• Tell your catcher “Nice Block” or give them an “Atta-boy” after they make a great stop on a ball in the dirt.
• Tell your catcher “Nice work today!” after the game.
• Offer to get them some water when they are catching multiple bullpens or better yet just go get some for them.
• Become great at controlling the running game to give them a better chance at throwing them out if they try to steal.
Great catchers are a game changer. Those that take it serious make us pitchers often look better than we really might be that day. Respect them and always show your appreciation.
Check out San Diego Padres Catching Coordinator Brian Whatley working with one of his former AAA catchers (now big leaguer) pregame.
They’re performing a great drill for catchers who have a tendency to lift their mitt/hand early called Weighted Ball Short Toss w/ Fake Flips.