If you have read my previous work, you already know by now my bias towards the catcher position. Borderline on blatant absurdity, I oftentimes give too much value and attention to players who have less of a bearing on the fantasy game. But hey, it's the position I played for over 12 years and know the best. The biggest takeaway: tireless work on the game’s defensive elements was paramount to keep my bat in the lineup. As a result, coach would run drills involving balls in the dirt, egg catching with oven mitts to create soft hands and the electrical tape throw. Break an egg? Run laps. By placing black electrical tape around the diameter of the baseball, one needs to throw more over the top to avoid wobbling the line. One hundred throws, and a pushup for every wobble. That’ll keep those throws down to second on target!
In the end, listen to what Ray and Vlad have to say and take my words with a grain of salt or as interesting fodder that puts you ahead of the competition. Speaking of which, Vlad’s piece (NFBC Position Tiers: Catchers) discusses the hitting prowess of backstops and where they should be taken in NFBC drafts. This piece will build upon what Vlad wrote by highlighting Catcher Framing, CS rates and Catcher Defensive Adjustment. These items will keep your star catcher, who you exhausted draft capital to attain, in the lineup more. In a deep league or need to start two catchers? These guys will be serviceable and ready to answer the Call of Duty.
