backup catcher
Second-string backstop
A backup catcher is a baseball team's second-string catcher, playing when the starter rests or is injured.
Because catching is physically demanding, backup catchers see more action than most reserve players—often appearing in 40-60 games per season.
The position requires defensive competence and knowledge of opposing hitters, though backup catchers typically offer less at the plate than starters.
- bullpenRelief pitcher staging area
- reserveSupply kept back
- second-stringSubstitute team members
- benchShared seating surface
- maskFace-worn concealment
mitt · crouch · squat · signals · pitcher · dugout · roster · substitute · platoon · defensive · passed ball · late innings · framing · blocking · battery · innings · relievers · warming
- Baseball Peoplepitcher, shortstop, first baseman, second baseman, third baseman
- reservesreserve, reserves, bank reserves, cash reserves, fuel reserve
backup catcherfranchise player
Team's central star
star player · face of the franchise · marquee player · team captain · All-Star
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