Let Catchers Call Their Own Games: Snyder Fights Back
Writer Matt Snyder argues catchers should independently call games, pushing back on recent changes that allow coaches to direct pitchers from the dugout. According to reporting by CBS Sports - Headlines.
If you've been frustrated with coaches shouting out pitch calls in the MLB this season, Snyder is your validation. He explains why veteran players and coaches alike are not fond of these new directions coming from behind the plate.
Recent Changes in Major League Baseball
A handful of teams — including the Marlins, Nationals, Mets and Rockies — have recently started calling pitches from the dugout, a practice Snyder finds absurd. He predicts this trend will only grow as more teams adopt it, but he is staunchly against it.
The Importance of Trust in Catching
In high school, when Snyder's brother called his pitch selections, he initially scoffed at the idea. Now, Snyder firmly believes that at the major league level, catchers must be trusted to make split-second decisions on their own.