Battle of the Bats SB vs BB

[Intheboondocks]

So this is not about bats but I actually had a death wish and caught my ds once over the summer so he could work on his slider and curve. The movement alone is insane compared to softball (and I’ve caught my dd for years). I can easily see why batting averages are lower in baseball based on the movement alone. Add in the speed and it’s not even close, IMO.

Btw, I lasted maybe 10 pitches and I was done. Once he threw a FB and popped a good number of blood vessels in my hand and fingers I couldn’t hang anymore.

I learned that lesson last year with my son, he doesn't throw that hard but he has some wicked movement. Couple of cutters off the shin and I'm out, my DD is going to catch him today for a bullpen that should be interesting.

 

[Vertigo]

I learned that lesson last year with my son, he doesn't throw that hard but he has some wicked movement. Couple of cutters off the shin and I'm out, my DD is going to catch him today for a bullpen that should be interesting.

Yup! Sad thing was I was trying to show up my dh since he refuses to catch for my ds. I’m like - it’s no big deal!!! Yeah - I was totally wrong on many levels!

 

[_MIA_]

Yup! Sad thing was I was trying to show up my dh since he refuses to catch for my ds. I’m like - it’s no big deal!!! Yeah - I was totally wrong on many levels!

This post made my day...

 

[LEsoftballdad]

I catch my daughter a lot, and she throws 63-64. At 51 years-old, it's not as easy as it used to be. I always where full catcher's gear, and I use a baseball catcher's mitt. That being said, I would never get behind the plate for someone throwing a baseball 90+ MPH. I'd probably crap myself if I did.

 

[RADcatcher]

I catch my daughter a lot, and she throws 63-64. At 51 years-old, it's not as easy as it used to be. I always where full catcher's gear,

Smart to wear gear. Hear too many injuries from Bullpen workouts.

and I use a baseball catcher's mitt. That being said, I would never get behind the plate for someone throwing a baseball 90+ MPH. I'd probably crap myself if I did.

Used to catch for Tom Thobe, Bullpen work.
My friend's brother. With a fielders glove.
LUV the pocket size!

 

[Vertigo]

I’ll give it to RAD, she’s a quite the trooper!

 

[LEsoftballdad]

I’ll give it to RAD, she’s a quite the trooper!

I would have done it at that age, too. I would not try it at 51.

 

[Vertigo]

I would have done it at that age, too. I would not try it at 51.

Yeah - I’m 47. A little too late for me to start now!