January 12, 2023

Blocking the Plate

Reds catcher Kelly Stinnett on how to block the plate

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Blocking the Plate

This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds catcher, Kelly Stinnett. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Kelly about how to properly block the plate like a big league catcher.

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