Reverse framing

Josh Greer said:

I agree to an extent. I also think that framing pitches, specifically borderline pitches, shows the umpire that's where P&C were planning on putting the ball. If a pitcher is hitting that borderline mark consistently, blue needs to call it. I want my catchers showing that to blue when they miss it. I'm not talking about the Domingo Ayala method where you catch it in the batters box and bring it to the center of the plate (lightning fast....erytine). But sticking the pitch (maybe with a little mitt tilt to bring it in) shows blue the precision involved. And some catchers are better than others at making the border look cleaner. Soft hand framing is an art. Stealing strikes is bad umpiring.

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Eric F said:

I agree that receiving is priority. However, if you can show off a quick throw behind a runner at 1B - even if you don't get them out - you can often get a runner to shorten their lead-off. Lots of plays are determined by a matter of inches. Taking some inches away from the runner can be a difference-maker.

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