Master Index of Archived Threads


Rick Peterson.

metirish Feb 19 2008 08:12 PM

Got to admit I really like the guy, seems like the kinda fella I wouldn't mind sitting next to at the bar having a soda pop ...it's stuff like this that I admire. In talking about Brian Schneider he asks....what does a 'great handler of pitchers' mean?" ] "Put it this way: On average, there are 22,500 pitches a pitching staff throws during the course of a season. That means there are 22,500 decisions two people are making. There are going to be days when a pitcher doesn't feel that good and the catcher has to judge what that pitcher has working for him that day. "The catcher is responsible for getting the pitchers through those 22,500 decisions and, when you think of it, it takes just one pitch to decide a ballgame. You realize the margin between playing in October and going home like we did last year could be a difference of just 2-3 pitches." Pure gold Rick.

metirish Feb 20 2008 06:51 AM

Pedro Martinez threw a 55-pitch bullpen session, the first 15 tosses with his eyes closed, which Rick Peterson suggests to help muscle memory. Some darts players use this technique, throwing darts at the board to improve muscle memory.

AG/DC Feb 20 2008 06:55 AM

I think it would be better to do it blindfolded. You're wasting focus trying to keep your eyes closed when instinct says to open them.

metirish Feb 20 2008 09:57 AM

metsmarathon Feb 20 2008 11:31 AM

AG/DC wrote: I think it would be better to do it blindfolded. You're wasting focus trying to keep your eyes closed when instinct says to open them. yup

Rockin' Doc Feb 20 2008 05:47 PM

I find the picture of Pedro pitching with his eyes closed in attempt to build "muscle memory" rather humorous when followed by irish's sig line of "I believe he misremembers."