Who Is The Leader On The Field?
Leadership in Baseball Baseball is a unique game that can leave one wondering who is the leader on the team. The game of football has the quarterback leading the offensive down the field. The point guide in baseball setting up the next play. With the game of baseball who calls the shots on the field? That would be given to the catcher. The catcher is positioned behind home plate and facing towards the outfield, the catcher can see the whole field. Thus giving the catcher the best position to direct and lead the other players in a defensive play. The catcher also has the responsibility of calling the pitches based on the pitchers abilities and the batter's weakness. Essentially, the catcher controls what happens during the game when the ball is not "in play". Foul tips, bouncing balls in the dirt, and contact with runners during plays at the plate are all events to be handled by the catcher. A good catcher will spend time with all th...