Controversial Tag Play at the Plate
The Cubs beat the Pirates 1-0 at Wrigley on May 18, 2024 in a game that ended in a controversial tag play at the plate in the bottom of the ninth. The play that was unsuccessfully challenged by Pirates manager Derek Shelton focused on the TAG rule, not the home plate collision rule. Here is…
Catcher Throwing Around the Batter
This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with Cincinnati Reds bullpen catcher, Mike Stefanski. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Mike how a catcher make a throw to third base when a runner tries to steal with a right handed batter at the plate.
How a Catcher Blocks a Wild Pitch
This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with Cincinnati Reds bullpen catcher, Mike Stefanski. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Mike how a catcher should attempt to block the really wild pitches.
Catching With Mike Stefanski – Throwing Out the Runner Attempting to Steal 3B
Catching with Mike Stefanski – Shutting Down the Running Game
Catching with Mike Stefanski – Moving Your Body to Block Wild Pitches
Catching with Mike Stefanski – How Catchers Should Anticipate and Block Pitches in the Dirt
Umpire Interference: When an Umpire Interferes with a Catcher’s Throw
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