26 May 08
Originally posted by uzlesscatchers the only position in baseball where you work a lot.. im surprised thats where all the fat guys are, weight doesnt have much to do with the position..
Lose some weight Tubby!
May 26 C Brian McCann left the game in the eighth inning because he was overheated. He says he was fine once he cooled down in the clubhouse, and manager Bobby Cox says McCann will start Monday's game.
27 May 08
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Originally posted by SmookiePi knew someone would mention that... but how many times a game does this happen? someone more atheletic would be able to do more stuff to, now and then a speedy runner will go from 1st to 3rd on a wild pitch, and when the ball is in the dirt a runner cant always see it so they would second guess taking off.. that said big guys have their place just not fat ones. 🙂
It certainly does when you have to block the plate from scorers!!!!
edit:btw dan wilson has the best fielding % out of all catchers all-time
27 May 08
Originally posted by irontigranNot meaning to be argumentative, especially with you, but catchers throughout history have generally been heavier/more squatty. A low center of gravity is needed for this position... crouching for 2 or 3 hours constantly necessitates this.
i knew someone would mention that... but how many times a game does this happen? someone more atheletic would be able to do more stuff to, now and then a speedy runner will go from 1st to 3rd on a wild pitch, and when the ball is in the dirt a runner cant always see it so they would second guess taking off.. that said big guys have their place just not fat ones. 🙂
edit:btw dan wilson has the best fielding % out of all catchers all-time
It doesn't happen where there's a collision at the plate very often, but when it does, the game is usually on the line!
28 May 08
Originally posted by SmookiePi agree with you here, more of a devils advocate from me..
Not meaning to be argumentative, especially with you, but catchers throughout history have generally been heavier/more squatty. A low center of gravity is needed for this position... crouching for 2 or 3 hours constantly necessitates this.
It doesn't happen where there's a collision at the plate very often, but when it does, the game is usually on the line!
with the new knee things they have now catchers could be even bigger and still not tire as much..
31 May 08
Originally posted by uzlessA catcher doesn't just sit behind the plate you know. he is constantly running up and down the field backing up third base and first base not to mention chasing pop flies.
Lose some weight Tubby!
May 26 C Brian McCann left the game in the eighth inning because he was overheated. He says he was fine once he cooled down in the clubhouse, and manager Bobby Cox says McCann will start Monday's game.