Responsibilty to throw pitch in dirt! or not?

[softgabby]

imo this is an important topic for people to consider regarding the catching position.
While there are different perspectives to approach, there is still the measuring stick of performance on the field!
Simply some things to consider~

Regarding the question of catchers responsibility on dirt pitches.
And specifically blocking
(letting pitch hit the catcher)
vs. Fielding dirt pitches.

*Acknowledging~
Different approaches in phylosophy and mechanics,
Brings this topic of discussion.

How do you view the responsibility of being a catcher.
*With a runner on base...
*And the pitch is in the dirt...

A. Is it enough the catcher keeps the ball in front while the runner advanced?
Or
B. Pitch in dirt the catcher still has the requirement to make a throwing play.
*And be able to still get these outs?!

imo
There is and can be
an expectation to throw runners out regardless of pitch in the dirt.
The expectation is on the performance of the catching position, regardless of mechanic choice.

Maybe its my work ethic speaking here, but I'm required to make a play if I possibly can. A pitch in the dirt can sometimes make making a play hard. But if you work at it, you can pop up and make a strong strike to try to get the runner out. But in quite a few instances, especially with fast runners, base runners do win the battle.

 

[radness]

Maybe its my work ethic speaking here, but I'm required to make a play if I possibly can.

Awesome!
Work ethic with Goals

 

[YOCOACH]

Ohhhh like that absolutely necessary philosophy/verbage!

Puts a standard in perspective of getting runner's out!
ZAP

Pretty much a catcher's job yes? Control the runners and keep them from scoring. Overall...control the game. You're not the only one who gets this Make sure not to tell the pitchers and their parents ...shhhh...