Catcher Game Calling

Patreon supporter Jay asks about another catcher skill that seems incredibly valuable, but difficult to measure. Cameron Grove recently was hired by the guardians for his 2021 game calling research. Gary Sanchez did seem to become a more capable defensive catcher last year with the twins and his framing improved. The middle middle strike three called looking strikeout is as much credit to the catcher's pitch selection as the pitcher's execution.