Defensive (Bad) Catchers Topic

opie100
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Whom would you rather have catching in the 8th or 9th innings in a save situation at AAA? (i.e. range versus pitch calling)

Bob: 9/29/73/63/67
Joe: 14/26/72/67/56

(Range/Glove/Arm/Acc/Pitch)

4/5/2010 1:56 PM
bigal888
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I think you should rename this thread "bad catchers"

it's not going to matter either way with those two guys.
4/5/2010 1:58 PM
mbriese
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I'll take pitch calling over range any day.
4/5/2010 2:00 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by mbriese on 4/05/2010I'll take pitch calling over range any day.

and on a serious note, I agree with this. Range is a non-factor for catchers. They never have to move unless your pitchers are terrible and throw wild pitches all the time.
4/5/2010 2:02 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted By bigal888 on 4/05/2010
Quote: Originally posted by mbriese on 4/05/2010 I'll take pitch calling over range any day.

and on a serious note, I agree with this. Range is a non-factor for catchers. They never have to move unless your pitchers are terrible and throw wild pitches all the time
One can argue this both ways. A poor range catcher might induce more wild pitches from a staff because of his inability to block and contain the WP's.
4/5/2010 2:13 PM
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4/5/2010 2:32 PM
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I guess the true test would be to play a super rated SS (range in the 90's) at catcher and compare that to one with a range of zero, both of whom have the same arm strength and accuracy. My guess is that you wouldn't notice the difference - except in catcher ERA.
4/5/2010 2:34 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted By bigal888 on 4/05/2010I guess the true test would be to play a super rated SS (range in the 90's) at catcher and compare that to one with a range of zero, both of whom have the same arm strength and accuracy. My guess is that you wouldn't notice the difference - except in catcher ERA
I might actually try that in my Low A team just to see how it works out, especially seeing as so many players down there have poor control.

4/5/2010 2:42 PM
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4/5/2010 2:45 PM
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Bad range has resulted in more PBs in my experience. Many people want high PC catchers, but I don't care that much. In one league my 71 PC C(not great I know) has a worse ERA career wise than my 48 PC C. I'll take a banger over a defensive C any day.
4/6/2010 12:35 PM
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You would think that range helps prevent wild pitches, while good glove helps prevent PBs. At least from a logic perspective.
4/6/2010 2:08 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by opie100 on 4/05/2010Whom would you rather have catching in the 8th or 9th innings in a save situation at AAA? (i.e. range versus pitch calling)

Bob: 9/29/73/63/67
Joe: 14/26/72/67/56

(Range/Glove/Arm/Acc/Pitch)


Whichever one is a significantly better batter, if one is.
4/6/2010 3:13 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted By opie100 on 4/06/2010You would think that range helps prevent wild pitches, while good glove helps prevent PBs. At least from a logic perspective
Pehaps you're right. I still go for the bat.
4/6/2010 3:14 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by bigal888 on 4/05/2010
Quote: Originally posted by mbriese on 4/05/2010I'll take pitch calling over range any day.
and on a serious note, I agree with this. Range is a non-factor for catchers. They never have to move unless your pitchers are terrible and throw wild pitches all the time.
Have you really found out that pitch calling makes a difference in catcher's ERA, on a continual season to season basis? I haven't, BTW.
4/6/2010 3:14 PM
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