I got clocked at 1.8 seconds, and I wanted a comparison so I have something to work toward.
2007-02-19 07:16:41 · 13 answers · asked by Justin K 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
1.8 seconds is an excellent time from C to 2B.
A lot of your success in catching baserunners is coming from the time it takes to get the ball TO you.
A benchmark for college is 3.2 seconds from pitcher to catch to second base. That is considered a 50/50 shot. If you can get that down below 3.2, you are in very good position to throw out most baserunners.
Congratulations on your time. Keep focusing on your mechanics and accuracy, work with the pitchers and keep them focused and hopefully you'll be picking up some free outs at second.
2007-02-19 07:49:14 · answer #1 · answered by Jon T. 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are around 1.8, you are doing very well, considering it takes a little less than 3 seconds for a good runner to commit, then reach second base. Factoring in the time it takes for the pitcher to release the ball, you are doing extremely well. Like the other individual who answered this, I recommend you simply work now on your accuracy, as well as your consistency.
An idea to help strengthen your arm that Hall of Famer Johnny Bench's dad made him do when he was young: Have your second baseman or shortstop go out into SHALLOW CENTER and work on throwing consistently to him out there.If you add the extra distance into CENTER during your practice session, throwing to SECOND BASE in a game is going to be a piece of cake, don't you think? Look at what it did for Johnny Bench; there has been no greater defensive catcher in the history of the game!
Good luck, keep honing your throw to the bases, and TAKE CARE OF YOUR ARM, LEGS, AND BACK!
2007-02-20 13:39:35 · answer #2 · answered by Kesokram 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pro average pop time is 1.85 seconds. 1.8 is very good. I'm assuming this was done at practice without a batter in the box? If so, you can expect to throw about a 2.0 in a game. the reason for the time difference is because with a hitter in the box you have to sit back longer and wait on the ball to come to you rather than go get it. 2.0 is very respectable for a game situation. For example, i am a college catcher...i have clocked at a 1.78 but in games i'm anywhere from a 1.9 to 2.0. All of the times are very respectable, and with a decent pitcher can throw out any runner.
btw, pudge is a 1.75 to 1.85 in games.
2007-02-19 09:46:27 · answer #3 · answered by cy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-17 13:54:19 · answer #4 · answered by donenfeld 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If 1.8 is from glove to tag, that is a pretty good time. I would say MLB catchers are approximately 1.6-1.7. But accuracy is critical here. A bad throw will yield a bad time if the time is from your glove to the tag at second.
2007-02-19 07:55:26 · answer #5 · answered by Fresh 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it depends, if it's pudge rodriguez it seems like it takes .5 seconds, but probably a MLB average time for a catcher is like 1.5
2007-02-19 08:56:46 · answer #6 · answered by Bo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Our Son is 17 and throws a 2.06 and is improving daily. Has thrown a 2.01 at practice. Not bad I feel for his age.
2014-01-03 14:34:50 · answer #7 · answered by tmcott6395 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know if everyone measures this throw the same way but
the following article seems to be very clear and concise on
the science of holding the running game and the release.
good luck and i hope this helps you!
2007-02-19 07:55:59 · answer #8 · answered by tennis4746 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mike Piazza, about a month and a half.
2007-02-19 12:09:51 · answer #9 · answered by nyydj2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
.7 to 1.0 seconds
2007-02-19 09:06:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋