are catcher signals the same for every team or are they different for every team?
2006-10-25 11:19:19 · 11 answers · asked by cool person 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
They have to be different, or if the offense has a guy on second, he would be able to signal to the batter what the catcher is signalling.
2006-10-25 11:21:40 · answer #1 · answered by Becca 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends on the catcher and the pitcher. Each pitcher has a different set of pitches he throws. Depending on what he is capable of throwing the signs will be different. Also the signs will somewhat change with a runner on second base. If the runner is able to see the signs the catcher will go through a series of signs and the pitcher will throw one of them. The one he throws depends on what he and the catcher decide on before the game. Although the signs are different there are universal signs for certain pitches: 1 finger is a fastball, 2 fingers is a curve ball, and then from there it can be changed up depending on the pitcher.
2006-10-26 17:14:17 · answer #2 · answered by adogg_9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some signs are universal, but all signs can be changed depending on situation, preferences between pitcher and catcher, etc. Most catchers will use a series of signs with a runner on second to keep from having their signs stolen or at least attempted to be. That is definitely dependant upon the catcher and pitcher.
2006-10-25 20:55:42 · answer #3 · answered by hayley390 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the most part the signs are universal.
Index finger only: fastball, if they move it in a circle: sinker
index & middle: curveball/splitfinger
three fingers: slider
four fingers with a wiggle:change up
sometimes five if they have that many.
middle finger only: hit the batter
thumb only: pick to first.
The only difference is that they will give multiple signs and one is hot when there is a runner on second. Sometimes they tape their legs, chest, face mask to tell them which number to go with.
Not all pitchers throw the same pitches some things can vary. They will also move the numbers around. You can do a lot of things if you think the other team is stealing pitches.
But this is just the basics.
2006-10-25 18:31:52 · answer #4 · answered by coachalbin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
different. Some catchers even change signs for every play, depends how many ducks are on the pond. (runners on base)
2006-10-29 06:58:20 · answer #5 · answered by Maccie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They actually change for every game. It's a way to keep the opponents, especially second baseman, from stealing their signs. They've been known to change signals several times during a game.
2006-10-25 18:24:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are different. In many cases they are different for every catcher and every pitcher.
2006-10-25 18:25:14 · answer #7 · answered by Take it from Toby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CHANGES ALL THE TIMES...NO TEAMS USES SET SIGNALS
2006-10-25 22:36:18 · answer #8 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there different
they very not only from team to team, but sometimes from pitcher to pitcher within the team
2006-10-25 18:27:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they would probably different
actually i think they change them during the game sometimes!
2006-10-25 18:26:28 · answer #10 · answered by Giants Fan! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋