Reynolds hit with warmup pitch

[yawetag]

Originally Posted by ODJ

Saw the clip, he took it on the mask.

It is becoming common to look at a few pitches during warm-ups. I usually wait until the second or third throw to make sure the pitcher can actually throw to the mitt.

Same here. I give the pitcher two throws, then I take two throws each from both sides. I let the catcher know I'm back there. After the second pitch from the second side, I tell the catcher he's got two more.

I only do this with the starters in the first inning. It's a way for me to observe their movements and for me to get ready for the game.

[JR12]

Originally Posted by yawetag

Same here. I give the pitcher two throws, then I take two throws each from both sides. I let the catcher know I'm back there. After the second pitch from the second side, I tell the catcher he's got two more.

I only do this with the starters in the first inning. It's a way for me to observe their movements and for me to get ready for the game.

I learned Wed to tell the catcher I'm back there. He didnt block one and I took it on the thigh. First save by my new hexpad tights. Did'nt leave a mark.
It's like sticking your finger in the electric socket. You only do it once!

[Kevin Finnerty]

Originally Posted by JR12

I learned Wed to tell the catcher I'm back there. He didnt block one and I took it on the thigh. First save by my new hexpad tights. Did'nt leave a mark.
It's like sticking your finger in the electric socket. You only do it once!

You stuck your finger in an electrical socket??

[DG]

My routine for every game is to stand just behind the 3b line, about 20 feet from the plate and watch the pitcher for 3 pitches. As the catcher is throwing the 4th pitch back I put my mask on, walk up to the catcher tell him 4 more and get behind him. I then take 2 pitches, signal 2 more to the pitcher, take 1 more and then come out from behind with brush in hand to watch the catcher take the last one from about 8 feet up the 3b line. If he don't know I am behind him for those three pitches it's going to be a long day because he is too dumb to catch. I generally only do it for the starting pitcher for home team.

[Kevin Finnerty]

Originally Posted by yawetag

Same here. I give the pitcher two throws, then I take two throws each from both sides. I let the catcher know I'm back there. After the second pitch from the second side, I tell the catcher he's got two more.

I only do this with the starters in the first inning. It's a way for me to observe their movements and for me to get ready for the game.

This is exactly how I was taught to do it. So I guess you do it exactly right.