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The Catching Guy
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    The Catching Guy
    @TheCatchingGuy
    Jun 15, 2025
    These catcher initiated timing picks are becoming an almost nightly occurrence. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… if you’re not incorporating these into your games, you should be! #catcherslife #catcherscamp #thelifeofacatcher
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    Mar 13, 2018
    Skill and savvy! Impressive pick right here! You ever do a “no look” pick? Fun. To. Watch! #MaskUpMonday #thelifeofacatcher
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    The Catching Guy
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    Jun 22, 2024
    Here is a portion of @Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe’s pregame warm up & receiving routine. I personally loved how the first 8-10 reps, after he put mitt on, he simply “paddled the ball” keeping his mitt open allowing the ball to drop after contact… (Cont.)
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    The Catching Guy
    @TheCatchingGuy
    Sep 23, 2021
    Every base matters. Every run matters. Lead by example. Be a gamer like Austin Hedges! #thelifeofacatcher #catcherstraining #catcherscamp
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    The Catching Guy
    @TheCatchingGuy
    Mar 2, 2024
    Check out this timing pick at 1st base initiated by catcher. We have whole field in front of us so why not. We can see what pitcher can’t so we can help w/ timing. Notice, 1st of all, how Jansen is peaking over watching runner & then how he swipes dirt letting P know “now.”
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    The Catching Guy
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    Sep 10, 2024
    If you’re not incorporating this timing pick into your arsenal, you should be! Notice Bailey staring at runner. He’s waiting for the runner to look down, check his distance from 1st base, look toward 2nd &/or take a step toward 2nd. Once he sees that, he drops the mitt. (Cont)
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    The Catching Guy
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    Aug 11, 2022
    IMO, big difference maker w/ receiving ability is strength. Gotta be able to move mitt quickly, “hit the breaks” & control ball. Here’s a few receiving specific exercises we do at camp 1. Windshield Wipers, 2. Band Resisted Abduction & Adduction, 3. Weighted Ball Figure 8’s.
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    The Catching Guy
    @TheCatchingGuy
    May 29, 2018
    Here is another great example of a pregame catchers routine. This is Tanner Swanson with @D1catching doing his thing with AA prospect Brian Navaretto. You don’t need to do too much... around 8-10 reps of each and you’ll be dialed and game ready. #thelifeofacatcher
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    The Catching Guy
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    Feb 25, 2024
    Here is just a taste of the life of a big league @Reds catcher during @MLB spring training… 1. Angled live receiving, 2. Ground balls, 3. Machine receiving (right handed breaking ball, left handed low heat), 4. Footwork & exchange off machine, 5. Bullpens and, 6. Game time!
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    The Catching Guy
    @TheCatchingGuy
    Jun 6, 2024
    Another timing pick example with the sign coming from the catcher. He gone! If you’re not incorporating these into your games… you should be! Vid cred: @MLBNetwork #thelifeofacatcher #catchingdrills #catchers #baseballcatcher #lifeofacatcher
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    The Catching Guy
    @TheCatchingGuy
    Jun 19, 2024
    Here’s a clip of Austin Barnes pregame routine… 1. Bare hand receiving 2. Two-knee mitt flip blocks 3. Staggered stance, 2-knee exchanges 4. Live receiving 5. Footwork, exchange & throw Every catchers routine is different & it’s cool to see what each one likes to include.
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    The Catching Guy
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    Nov 30, 2022
    Here is a portion of Gold Glove winner @HipHipJose5 pre-game blocking routine. 1. Get your mind right, 2. Dry run blocks, 3. Sit and get hit blocks 4. Knee down blocks. Never let the first ball you block be during the game. #thelifeofacatcher #catchertraining #catcherscamp
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    The Catching Guy
    @TheCatchingGuy
    Aug 20, 2024
    Here’s mashup of Stephenson’s pre-game work. 1. Indian club (Warm up/muscle activation) 2. Loop band (Warm up/muscle activation) 3. Short hop receiving (in, out & middle) 4. Machine receiving (Low, middle & High) 5. Exchange & footwork (to 3rd, 2nd & 1st) 6. Block or Receive
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    The Catching Guy
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    Oct 3, 2022
    THREAD- Our job as a catcher is to increase the probability of getting a strike called. Getting the mitt outside pitches on the edge so it’s moving toward the strike zone during the reception is a great way to increase that probability. Watch the slo-mo closely…
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