The "Posey Rule" has been part of baseball since the 2014 MLB season. The original rule, 7.08(b), was reinterpreted in part due to a collision between Scott Cousins and Buster Posey in 2011. That collision resulted in Posey missing the majority of that season due to a broken ankle sustained in that collision. In early… Continue reading The Posey Rule
Catchers must learn good stance (primary & secondary) in order to receive, block and throw effectively.
I talk to youth baseball coaches frequently about their catchers. These discussions usually involve conversation around how well (or poorly) their catchers throw on attempted base steals. It is quite common that a youth coach will place a greater weight on their catchers' throwing ability than they do receiving or blocking. There are a few… Continue reading How Should a Catcher’s Skills be Prioritized?
We talk so much about receiving the pitch as a catcher, it seems maybe the position should be called "Receiver" instead of Catcher. Regardless, receiving is the most important skill a catcher must learn. Blocking and throwing are also critical skills for a catcher to learn and master but, those skills are called upon less… Continue reading Proper Receiving
Colorado Catchers Blog 