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Catcher Throwing to Second Base

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds catcher, Kelly Stinnett. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Kelly about the proper way for a catcher to throw to second base.  

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Catcher Reaction to a Sacrifice Bunt

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds catcher, Kelly Stinnett. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Kelly about how a catcher should react to a sacrifice bunt being laid down and the catcher’s role.

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Blocking Pitches in the Dirt

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds catcher, Kelly Stinnett. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Kelly about the proper way for a catcher to block tough pitches in the dirt.

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Catcher Finding the Ball

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds catcher, Kelly Stinnett. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Kelly about how a catcher finds a ball that gets away from him and he doesn’t instantly see.

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Catcher Positioning for a Play at the Plate

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds catcher, Kelly Stinnett. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Kelly about how a catcher should properly position themselves for plays at the plate.

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Blocking the Plate

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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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Collisions at Home Plate – Rule 6.01 (i)

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Play No. 1 The Blue Jays and Twins met at Target Field on Aug. 7, 2022.  In the top of the tenth, with the score tied 2-2, the Jays had Whit Merrifield on third base and one out when Cavan Biggio hit a fly ball to left fielder Tim Beckham who threw home to catcher…

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