Yes, hitting is massively important in the game of baseball, some can make that huge transition from the minors to the show, some can't. Then some have a knack for being VERY good at in other areas of the sport. Some know the lineups of other teams like the back of their hand, where to place the ball, where the weaknesses are of over 100 batters are compared to the strengths of the pitcher they are catching. Some know their pitcher better than they know themself. Some have a cannon of an arm and don't allow base runners to advance. Some are asked to stay in the minors to help develop up and coming pitchers because they are known for being a GREAT defensive catcher and a great development/coaching mind. Some decide that being home with their family is more important than developing other parents kids from behind a plate. Then some write blogs to tear those people down. Giving up was never an option.
Yes, hitting is massively important in the game of baseball, some can make that huge transition from the minors to the show, some can't. Then some have a knack for being VERY good at in other areas of the sport. Some know the lineups of other teams like the back of their hand, where to place the ball, where the weaknesses are of over 100 batters are compared to the strengths of the pitcher they are catching. Some know their pitcher better than they know themself. Some have a cannon of an arm and don't allow base runners to advance. Some are asked to stay in the minors to help develop up and coming pitchers because they are known for being a GREAT defensive catcher and a great development/coaching mind. Some decide that being home with their family is more important than developing other parents kids from behind a plate. Then some write blogs to tear those people down. Giving up was never an option.
Signed,
An obvious biased individual.