Is a catcher that important?

[ANNASDAD]

Pitching Coach to Pitcher "Do you thank your catcher after games?"
Pitcher "No."
Pitching Coach "You do now."

This sounds like me to my DD who pitches and has had a very good 12U year. Alot of her success HAS to be given to her catcher who
really understands pitching and counts and what the hitter standing there beside her did her last at bat. I always go out of my way to
thank our catcher after each game.

 

[ArkFastpitch]

When a good catcher is doing her job, you will hardly notice she's there. However when a bad catcher is behind the plate, she stands out like a sore thumb.

 

[Eric F]

When a good catcher is doing her job, you will hardly notice she's there. However when a bad catcher is behind the plate, she stands out like a sore thumb.

When I see a good catcher, I can't take my eyes off her. When I see a bad catcher, I have a hard time watching.

 

[Doug Romrell]

In my opinion, a great catcher makes a great pitcher look that much better. But sadly, the catchers don't seem to get the accolades or attention that the pitchers do.

But that is just the opinion of the Mom of an amazing catcher!!!!

I would also add that a great catcher can make a bad pitcher look better, but a bad pitcher ain't ever going to look great just by getting a great catcher. Okay, that was talking in circles.

Of course, a great catcher is vital to the team.

 

[sbmom19]

I would also add that a great catcher can make a bad pitcher look better, but a bad pitcher ain't ever going to look great just by getting a great catcher. Okay, that was talking in circles.

Of course, a great catcher is vital to the team.

I hope that my DD can help your pitcher when she plays for you in a few weeks!!!

 

[guero_gordo]

I would also add that a great catcher can make a bad pitcher look better, but a bad pitcher ain't ever going to look great just by getting a great catcher.....

You're right, ant we do tend to get carried away, but I have seen DD steward sub-mediocre pitchers through a few innings in times of need and significantly minimize the damage. It ain't magic, but at times it does resemble voodoo to the uninitiated.

 

[ArkFastpitch]

When I see a good catcher, I can't take my eyes off her. When I see a bad catcher, I have a hard time watching.

That's the difference in those who understand and appreciate what quality means behind the plate. I love watching a skilled catcher work. I have watched entire games and not be able to tell you what happened in the field but can just about tell you every move the catcher made.

 

[sbmom19]

That's the difference in those who understand and appreciate what quality means behind the plate. I love watching a skilled catcher work. I have watched entire games and not be able to tell you what happened in the field but can just about tell you every move the catcher made.

Me too!!! Of course my DD is the one behind the plate that I am watching!!! LOL!!!

 

[Doug Romrell]

Me too!!! Of course my DD is the one behind the plate that I am watching!!! LOL!!!

Yes, and we all wish we could control our DDs with remote controls! Imagine how much better they would play. LOL!!!

 

[Dabears17]

Just had my first 10u fall ball game moving up from 8u.... catchers are VERY important. Took my daughter to the NECC this July even though at this point she more likely to pitch than catch, so she would appreciate her catchers. She said every day at the camp catching is hard work!