The Evolution of Catching Firsthand with Rob Brantly
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Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered how modern technology is revolutionizing the art of catching in baseball? Tune in as veteran catcher Rob Brantly walks us through his journey from mastering traditional techniques to becoming a proponent of contemporary methods influenced by advanced metrics. Discover how his time with the Chicago White Sox and playing behind Tyler Flowers opened his eyes to innovative framing techniques and the importance of strike rates in reshaping the catcher’s role. R...
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