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Catching depth still a concern as South Carolina Baseball opens fall practice

Gamecock baseball is gearing up for the season, and for all the upgrades that the team has made this offseason, there is one lingering concern for head coach Paul Mainieri: the catcher position. Even ...
The New York Times

Catchers used to learn the umpire. With robo-umps, now they’re studying Jose Altuve and Aaron Judge

Catchers in every MLB camp are now preparing for individual hitters, as the strike zone is going to be different from batter to batter. Cliff Welch / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images CLEARWATER, Fla. ...