Photo of me using the Gerry Davis stance.

[Illini_Ref]

I love the GD stance. As a matter of fact, I have used it for most of this season and haven't been hit anywhere that I haven't been hit before, or not any more frequently.

I see the plate well, and feel that I call a much better game. I learned long ago that the best stance is what you are most comfortable with and most efficient with. I am an old catcher and worrying about getting hit doesn't really play into my game plan when it comes to calling a game.

Also, I think some umpires get hit because they crowd the catcher. I know that I used to hate those umpires that were breathing down my neck. I've had catchers tell me this year that they like all the room that I give them. That's another plus of the GD stance.