Comments on: Catching: The toughest job in sports

By: marshmallowsnake

marshmallowsnake — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:36:38 +0000

Clever, Bob.

By: marshmallowsnake

marshmallowsnake — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:35:20 +0000

Funny part is, I umpired for this city (Tempe, AZ) and it should have been an automatic ejection. I kept talking about it, and the blue told me to let it go…I did not like that too much. I wanted to complain to the league director, but working for him previously, I knew nothing would come of it.

As for me, I was pretty lucky. The hit was big. I was rattled, and dazed, but nothing major. Although, my right shoulder and collar bone area does not feel awesome since. It will heal. Thanks for the well wishes.

By: Cris E

Cris E — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:21:39 +0000

Our league too. We’re old and slow and anyone who doesn’t get it is given directions to the next league over. We’re pretty clear about not playing for keeps. There are teams and leagues where Serious Slowpitch is The Goal, but I don’t play that way anymore.

By: hasbeen5

hasbeen5 — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:02:16 +0000

Sebastian Janikowski agrees. It’s tough to kick field goals while hungover and worrying about finding a new GHB supplier and a buffet.

By: davidtmp

davidtmp — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:28:29 +0000

I admire catcher’s as much as anyone. They have to know hitters, their pitcher’s, and when to go talk to the pitcher when he isn’t sharp. Not to mention the beating their knees take. Really surprised Posada lasted as long as he did.

By: wendell7

wendell7 — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:22:31 +0000

In our local leagues the base runner must either slide or avoid contact on any close play, or he is out. That is for all the bases, not just home plate. A play like you described would definitely result in the “trucking” player’s ejection from the game, also possibly from any remaining league play. There is absolutely no reason for that kind of crap in a softball league. Hope you are OK

By: Baseball Beer Burritos In That Order

Baseball Beer Burritos In That Order — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:28:37 +0000

You must have post-concussion symptoms if you think anyone cares about football here. Go back to one of the websites for human cockfighting, I think there’s a link for Florio’s blog up top.

By: cleverbob

cleverbob — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:58:35 +0000

Hey, DH is pretty grueling. Sometimes your butt falls asleep between at bats.

By: nolanwiffle

nolanwiffle — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:54:57 +0000

“non-stop mental challenges”? I thought their gear was referred to as the tools of ignorance.

By: marshmallowsnake

marshmallowsnake — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:48:46 +0000

It is the toughest job in slow pitch softball too. Last week, I got trucked at home plate by a guy who was thrown out by 15 feet. Instead of giving himself up, he put is arms up in a x formation, lowered his head, and ran straight through me…yes, I said slow pitch softball…

Damn umpire did not even give the guy a warning…I would have tossed him automatically.

By: jeffharwell3

jeffharwell3 — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:34:13 +0000

Buster Posey was a stud in 2010. He took over as full time starter in August of that year and did not take a game off the rest of the way and is a huge reason for the Giants winning the World Series. Soo glad to have him back and i cant wait for this years title. GO GIANTS!!!

By: gwylie1

gwylie1 — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:59:19 +0000

any NFL position tougher than catcher!

By: wendell7

wendell7 — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:52:53 +0000

Also one of the most rewarding, IMHO. I caught in my high school and amateur leage days and absolutely . loved . every . minute . of it.

By: stex52

stex52 — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:53:29 +0000

I don’t admire any player in baseball more than a good catcher. The good ones are the toughest and smartest players in the game. They make good managers and pitching coaches, too.

By: Carlton Fisk's Testicle

Carlton Fisk's Testicle — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:44:41 +0000

Toughest job in sports? Couldn’t agree more.