Catcher Position Quotes

Two hundred million Americans, and there ain't two good catchers among 'em.

I want to be back behind the plate as long as I can. I can help the team that way, and I like being in control and in charge.

My dad was the first one who said, 'You're going to end up behind the plate because you've got a very good arm and you're very smart when it comes to calling a game.'

When I was a little kid playing baseball, my manager called me Sleepy. And only a few people, who know me from way, way back, call me that still. I used to drift off and that's why they made me the catcher, so I wouldn't fall asleep. That gift I have still.

All backups take their cue from Elrod Hendricks, the patron saint of erstwhile catchers.

I see myself as an average to above-average catcher in the big leagues.

I don't want to embarrass any other catcher by comparing him to Johnny Bench.

The great thing about catchers is that they do a lot of different things, and they're basically overlooked.