Bench, who threw out more runners (469) than all but 15 catchers in MLB history, caught 32 of 55 of would-be stealers in '72, good for a 56% rate.1968: Bob Gibson (STL) and Denny McLain (DET)Gibson: 1.12 ERA and 13 shutoutsMcClain: 1.96 ERA and 31 wins...
Key fact: Tops all White Sox catchers in homers, doubles, runs scored, RBIs and slugging percentage When Fisk joined the White Sox prior to the 1981 season on a five-year deal worth $2.9 million, he immediately changed the culture of a franchise that hadn't made a playoff appearance sinc...
His knack for making difficult grabs in clutch situations made him a favorite target for his quarterback and a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses. Although hindered by injuries at times, Eifert's undeniable talent secures his place as one of the most influential pass-catchers ...
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Shohei Ohtani has mashed 100 mph fastballs for homers, stolen bases against some of the game's best catchers and recently wrapped up one of the best regular seasons in Major League Baseball history.
Shohei Ohtani has mashed 100 mph fastballs for homers, stolen bases against some of the game’s best catchers and recently wrapped up one of the best regular seasons in Major League Baseball history. Now the Japanese superstar and his Los Angeles Dodgers have to face something that...
9 Best Baseball Gloves – By Position Bat Digest Finds the Right Glove for Every Position By Bat Digest Updated December 11, 2024 Summary: Infielders benefit from smaller, quick-transfer gloves, while outfielders need longer patterns for increased reach. Catchers, first basemen, and pitchers rely...
first offseason as general manager, Preller fleshed out years' worth of pent-up trade ideas in a three-day span, and both of his catchers were involved: Grandal went to L.A. as the centerpiece of theMatt Kemptrade, Rivera to Tampa Bay as part of a three-teamer that returnedWi...
A must-have for coaches and catchers, the All-Star Universal Skull Cap keeps players’ heads protected from foul balls in the field and in the stands. The durable ABS plastic shell is protective and comfortable. As a bonus, it works with virtually every ump and catcher’s masks. Best ...
Grandal enters his 11th big league season in 2022. Despite a midsummer knee injury, the veteran backstop managed to clear the 20-home-run mark for the fifth full-length season in a row in 2021. In an era where offense is often an afterthought for catchers, Grandal's steady production at...