Why is a lefty catcher viewed as an asset? I'm not trying to be snarky. I understand why a lefty 1B is an asset over the RH 1B in covering the hole and in general tag plays but I have a hard time understanding how a lefty catcher is a greater asset than a RH catcher when a majority of runners are on the rh side of the field and the majority of the batter are RH so throws are unimpeded when throwing to 1st of backdoor pickoff and throwing to 2nd on steals.
Bunting and speed is a huge part of the fastpitch softball game and a lefty catcher is in a much better position to make the play at first base when fielding a bunt. Snap throws to first base for pick-offs (which is the base most occupied in a game) are actually easier for a lefty catcher. Most hitters bat from the right hand side, and it is easier for a lefty catcher to control the outside corner. Lefty catchers have no problem throwing to 2B on steals....there's plenty of room to make the throw.