Worst Catcher Hit by foul tip in Baseball / MLB

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[JustaDood]

0:53
The reaction time of that umpire was on point.
Like he knew right away that he was gonna go down.. Well done my good man.

[mikesaucier]

I have always appreciated the respect between catchers and umpires. They really look out for each other.

[jeromecarlson]

Posey is literally a quarter of the video. This dude is one of the best all time and a true badass

[XxxTheFireEmblemxxX]

As an NCAA ump, your best friends for the day are the catchers. You always slow down for them when they need it. You gotta work with 'em all day. If they're sticking pitches, let 'em know exactly why you think it missed and how close it was. If they give you enough gruff, listen -- they're the only person with a better view than you. And if they get nailed, you give them time. Always.

[BentonSavannah]

Props to the umpires in this video. Each made sure the catcher got time to pull it together before allowing the play to resume. Walking the ball to the pitcher or dusting the plate are done for a reason

[bjchit]

“Breaking ball, on Sanchez.” Sir, I believe he broke both.

[cavanreed]

I remember I used to think that catchers were being dramatic about foul tips hitting them in the mask. But in high school, one day at practice I had to practice catching cause our main catcher was having an oblique issue, and our backup already had a broken thumb and they thought I could pick up on it quickest cause I had the ability to play anywhere on the field and I had worked on catcher in the past, very briefly though. To try and get me some reps before our next game I caught pitches and was back there for live BP. Had the pitching machine throwing the ball at mid to upper 80’s and one of my teammates fouled tipped it and hit me square in the mask, all I did was stay squatted and kinda put my head down and closed my eyes cause I actually got dizzy. Worst part about it is our next 2 games got cancelled cause of rain and our starting catcher was able to play before we played, so that happened for nothing. Never judged a catcher about that afterwards and always think to myself “welp he needs a couple seconds” when one gets hit by a foul tip

[RoentX]

As someone who played catcher several years, a cup helps absorb a hit but still hurts a lot, same for mask/helmet shots.

[AxelDykeman-oq]

1:02 I love how the umpire goes right to holding him up and not calling time, good man

[abpob]

Posey and Molina are absolute heavyweights behind the plate. They take shot after shot after shot and keep coming back and performing at the highest levels.

[wendysnelgrove]

Toughest position in baseball. Three thoughts: 1) some of these guys protect their throwing hand the way they were taught in little league and some don't; they all should or they risk serious injury. 2) They need to build a better cup, because those hits look painful. 3) If the catcher staggers or "gets his bell rung" he should be removed from the game. We've learned this in hockey and football. Obviously there isn't enough need in baseball for a concussion protocol, but they should still be careful.

[watchdogsplaythroughs]

1:28
I love how fast the crowd goes from cheering to concern upon realizing the injury.

[lovelessissimo]

Molina taking two to the face in the same at-bat is brutal.

[christianperez]

When Buster retired, he said he wanted to be healthy for his family and spend more time with his kids. What a warrior and champion that dude is. First ballot all the way.

[Elthenar]

1:09 the ball literally does a burnout in the grill of the mask lol

[belowfactual]

1:28 you can hear how the crowd went from cheering to concern

[leslieclanton]

When I played, at tryouts, everybody was either a pitcher, or first baseman, my dad told me to lose the first Batemans mitt, and get a catchers mitt !!!, I was the first name called as starting catcher !!!!, Greatest day of my life

[BabyDingo]

This should be a reminder to everyone who thinks safety gear is unnecessary in life. Sure, you might never need it, but when something happens, you're gonna be SO glad you're protected.

[priestofsyrinx]

I've had a few fouled off my mask when I played ball. Best way I can describe it is that you get staggered. Ears may ring, your vision may flash at impact, and you kinda lose sense of your surroundings for a second (which is why you see most of these guys sorta go limp like they're knocked out, but then get back to it like nothing happened after a few seconds). Those helmets do a great job at taking shots. Sure, may get a bruise or two, but usually not an injury that forces you out of a game.

All I can say is that it is a good thing that catcher's gear exists.

[chrismaverick]

That last one was class. Catcher takes the hit, comes down with it after the bobble, and the batter gives him a congratulatory pat.