- Jan 18, 2015
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Does anyone know how many catchers there are in Division 1 softball ?
Michigan has had more than one lefty catcher and I do believe Georgia had one that got some time last year..
Does anyone know how many catchers there are in Division 1 softball ?
A lefty throwing to third is faster than a right hander in a perfect world with a inside pitch to a RB. Right handed pitchers natural tendency is to throw outside to a right handed batter forcing a lefty to pull the ball across their body to transfer. That costs time. I played baseball and caught for a very long time. The biggest issue is plays at home. Especially with right handed outfielders because of ball fade
Right handed pitchers natural tendency is to throw outside to a right handed batter f
Now I could be thinking baseball reasons too much here (and maybe there's something different about softball I'm not considering), but this strikes me as wrong.
1) Stealing third base is a lot easier, especially with a right-handed hitter.
2) Making tag plays at home plate requires either a difficult backhand play or diving across the path of the runner after receiving the ball.
A lefty catcher would have a very slight advantage fielding a bunt, but I can't really think of any other advantage. It doesn't mean no lefties should ever try it, but it's certainly an uphill battle.
My lefty catcher dd scoffs at your ill-gotten assertions.
What do you want to bet that if you'd have reverse imaged her skills video to make her appear righthanded that she'd have gotten more interest?! Just imagine the surprise when they'd first see her in person!
Actually my DD would give up C if they could find a way to allow a Lefty to play 3rd base.
Actually my DD would give up C if they could find a way to allow a Lefty to play 3rd base.