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Watch list: Top catchers among New England prep school prospects

By John McGuirkOctober 19, 2020

Dexter Southfield catcher Matt Conte (Andrew Gosselin/Dexter)

Many prep school coaches agree that the benefit of having a solid catcher in a team's arsenal can be a game-changer. Catchers are widely considered an extension of the coach, often viewed as a team leader.

Catchers are the ones who assist with defensive positioning, set up locations for pitchers, and, if given clearance, call the pitches. If a catcher happens to be above-average in blocking balls, framing pitches, and consistently controlling an opposing team's running game, that serves as an added bonus.

New England Baseball Journal spoke with preparatory school coaches in regards to their catchers heading into the 2021 season. Coaches opined about the strengths of their respective backstops.

As part of NEBJ's Players to Watch for 2021 series, the focus this week will be on catchers.

Tags: Catcher prospects, Class of 2021, Class of 2022, Class of 2023, Class of 2024, New England prep baseball

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