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Why so many Catchers?

Discussion in 'Baseball' started by aguyyouknow, Nov 21, 2008.

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  1. Nov 21, 2008 at 8:34 AM #1
    aguyyouknow

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    Why are more than 1/2 the MLB Managers former Catchers?

    SEATTLE (TICKER) —The Seattle Mariners made history Wednesday when they named former Oakland Athletics bench coach Don Wakamatsu as their new manager.

    Wakamatsu, 45, is the first Asian-American skipper in major league history and will be managing in a city with a large Asian population.

    A former catcher, Wakamatsu was with the Texas Rangers as a bench coach and third base coach from 2003-2007 before serving as the A’s bench coach this past season.

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  2. Nov 21, 2008 at 8:41 AM #2
    aguyyouknow

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    Rhetorical Question

    Rhetorical Question

    Definition:
    A rhetorical question is one that requires no answer because the answer is obvious and doesn't need to be stated . The speaker (of the rhetorical question) is not looking for an answer but is making a point.

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  3. Nov 21, 2008 at 10:32 AM #3
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    catchers have to know every part of the game. When a coach is talking they are listening. Catchers are a reflection of their coach.
     
  4. Nov 21, 2008 at 5:09 PM #4
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    with most teams, the catcher is like the quarterback for the team. 1. they are also the ONLY player that has the whole field in front of them. give me a good smart catcher anyday. i think alot of this has come to pass, because the catcher is closest to the dugout so the coach talks to/through them more. almost all defensive signals go through the catcher etc. they have knowledge about most of the positions including pitching because they have been watching their whole life(refer to number 1).
     
  5. Nov 21, 2008 at 7:04 PM #5
    Plate Dad

    Plate Dad It is what it is!!!!

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    Agree with every word
     
  6. Nov 21, 2008 at 8:24 PM #6
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    Catchers are just genetically smarter and better looking!
     
  7. Nov 21, 2008 at 8:48 PM #7
    Plate Dad

    Plate Dad It is what it is!!!!

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    Yea that is why they protect the pitcher if the hitter charges. Stand at the plate with a ball and wait for a player to crash into them running full bore. YES SMARTER!!!! >>>> ?????????
     
  8. Nov 21, 2008 at 8:53 PM #8
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  9. Nov 21, 2008 at 9:06 PM #9
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    Is that why you played first base? :shiny:
     
  10. Nov 21, 2008 at 9:11 PM #10
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    Now, now Fred. I know it was tough for you not to post:trophy:
     
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