Date: Wed May 14 15:40:21 2008
Sender: Just Oz
Does catching ability affect how well pitchers do?
Date: Thu May 15 05:52:14 2008
Sender: James Mathis
I doubt it, but I have never considered the possibility and have never tested.
I strongly suggest, however, that you bench Alonso and Denham in EPBL for the
next few weeks and replace them with your rookie league catchers to test the
hypothesis.
;<)
Date: Sat May 17 12:21:04 2008
Sender: Bruce Bond
This sounds like a good idea. Please share your findings with the message
board community when your test is complete.
Date: Sun May 18 09:54:08 2008
Sender: Joseph Zimmer
I don't think it does, either, but I think it helps to have a shut-down
catcher. I'd rather have a catcher who doesn't necessarily all that great but
only gives up a dozen steals per season over a catcher who hits 40+ homers yet
gives up 150+ steals. I feel like that puts the pitcher/defense in a bind.
Date: Tue May 20 07:02:03 2008
Sender: Just Oz
I dug around the message board archives and found a message from Andy that said
that it did not effect it in any way.
Date: Tue May 20 10:47:14 2008
Sender: Bruce Bond
Can we count on you to confirm those results?
Date: Sat May 24 15:07:11 2008
Sender: Andy Dolphin
There's no direct link between catcher ability and pitcher performance. But,
like any other fielder, the pitcher's ERA will be lower if he has better
fielders helping out.
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