Catcher Bailing Out

[RPatrino]

Agreed Tim. I had a varsity pitcher throwing to a freshman catcher (first time catching due to lack of bodies, kids were taking tests or something) who let almost everything get by, mostly hitting the backstop, some hitting me. As soon as the varsity catcher arrived the coach took the freshman out, with apologies to me.

The coach was satisfied letting all those balls go past the catcher?

[Tim C]

Striker, my bad I WAS NOT referring to your post. Just the general atmosphere of the thread.

Again, sorry.

Regards,

[TussAgee11]

If I'm in Jim's position. All those times he was getting hit, I would have just jumped with the catcher. This way, ball goes to the screen everytime. And automatic ball.

Most pitchers will realize why these are balls, and most coaches as well. If they come out between innings to mention anything tell them "Catcher is taking away strikes".

If he don't take him out, well, its gonna be a long day, but one where my forearms, hands, etc., and integrity, are in tact.

[JFlores]

Originally Posted by RPatrino

Agreed Tim. I had a varsity pitcher throwing to a freshman catcher (first time catching due to lack of bodies, kids were taking tests or something) who let almost everything get by, mostly hitting the backstop, some hitting me. As soon as the varsity catcher arrived the coach took the freshman out, with apologies to me.

The coach was satisfied letting all those balls go past the catcher?

same thing happened here except i got hit in the side of the head, i guess it was part my fault in that maybe i turned my head(dont ask why)...I still have a knot and I have decided to use a HSM for the bigger guys(14+)