Our story begins in that serene sanctuary where so many consequential decisions are made: The airport bar. It was September 1988, and the Pittsburgh Pirates were entering the final leg of a four-city road swing near season’s end. The Buccos were above .
Catchers constantly change baseballs because it is a rule set by the MLB andenforced by umpires. If an umpire notices a ball is scuffed or has dirt on it, a brand new baseball must be introduced into the game. This rule is in place to ensure hitters are able to clearly see every pit...
Which players have won both a College World Series and an MLB World Series? Former Virginia standout Josh Sborz is the most recent player to have won both a College World Series and MLB World Series. READ MORE Top 15 transfer hitters in college baseball, according to D1Baseball D1Base...
The Best MLB Catchers of All TimeNo abstract available.Aronin, MiriamBooklist
Here is Mark Sheldon’s ranking of the top 5 catchers in Reds history. Next week: First basemen.1. Johnny Bench, 1967-83Key fact: Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989There really is no debate here. Not only is Bench the best catcher in Reds history, he is arguably the best to...
— Inside Edge (@IE_MLB)July 8, 2024 Smith's toughness behind the plate is one of the underrated aspects of his game, but validates his selection for his second consecutive National League All-Star game. Next Tuesday in Arlington, Texas, Smith will represent the National League tea...
The Wilson company makes it a point to work with top-performing MLB players in order to design youth catcher’s mitts that best emulate the mitts that professional players use. This particular mitt consists of a palm and web that are made entirely of pigskin. The glove features a half-moon...
Filed underMLB The New York Mets are hoping that new catcher James McCann can take a jump in production in his 30s. Ron Vesely / Getty Images It’s easy to understandthe skepticismabout the New York Mets signing James McCann this winter to a four-year, $40.6 million contract. ...
Shohei Ohtani made history by hitting his 50th home run of the season, becoming the first MLB player to achieve 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season. The milestone home run, hit during a game against the Miami Marlins, resulted in a dramatic dispute over the ball's owners...
Yankees' Isiah Kiner-Falefa spotted in catcher's gear in effort to earn roster spot Kiner-Falefa has caught 73 MLB games in his career TheNew York Yankeesare a week away from opening day against the San Francisco Giants in the Bronx, and the competition for roster spots continue...