Catcher

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Catching with Mike Stefanski – Setup with No Runners On

Topics: Baseball Instruction, Catcher
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The Math Behind the Stolen Base

Topics: Baseball Instruction, Catcher, Runners, Uncategorized

Numbers often tell the story in baseball. In this video, shot in 1993, Reds Bench Coach, Ray Knight details the numbers behind the stolen base. How long does it take a catcher to catch a pitch and then get the ball to 2B? How fast must a runner get to 2B to be safe 80%…

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Crazy Play at Home Plate – Three Rules Questions Raised in One Play

Topics: Catcher, Home Plate Collision, Runner Interference, tag attempt, Uncategorized
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When a Runner Attempts to Steal Home

Topics: Balk, Batter's Box, Catcher, Catcher Interference, Famous Plays, Interference, Pitcher, Runners
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“That’s a Force!” Is Yadier Molina the Smartest Player on the Field?

Topics: Base, Catcher, double play, Fielding, force out, tag attempt, Umpire Manual Rules
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Umpires, Get in the Slot!

Topics: Catcher, Strike Zone, Umpire
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Follow Through Interference Professional & NCAA Rules

Topics: Batter, Batter Interference, Catcher, Interference, NCAA, Official Baseball Rules
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Red Sox Catcher Nabbed on Detached Equipment Rule

Topics: Catcher, Equipment, Official Baseball Rules, Placing Runners, Rule of the Week, Video - Fielder
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Not So Simple: Catcher’s Interference

Topics: Catcher, Catcher Interference, Interference, Official Baseball Rules, Rule of the Week, Video - Interference
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Proper Continuous Appeal at Home Plate Nabs Runner Who Missed Plate

Topics: Appeal, Catcher, Dugout, Runners, Video - Fielder, Video - Runner
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