They wear "The Tools of Ignorance" and have a very important job on the diamond. Whether it be softball or baseball catchers have a big job behind the plate.

The catcher is the leader of the team.

They control both the infield and outfield. They relay messages from the coaches to the rest of the team and they are the coaches right-hand man. They get on the umpires good side to get calls and work for their pitchers to get strikes.

Besides controlling the team the catcher has one very important person to take care of, the pitcher.

A pitcher has to trust that their catcher will stop whatever they throw at them, whether it be a good pitch or a bad pitch. Catchers have to know each pitcher on a very personal level to keep them composed on the mound. They must know how each pitcher throws, what they throw, and what is working that day.

Being a catcher doesn't end when you leave the sport.

The relationships you build from being a leader stay with you for life. When you leave, your pitcher is still your pitcher. Your second baseman is still your second baseman. Your team is still your team. You're not just a teammate anymore, you're something so much more. Something you only get from being behind the plate and taking care of our team. They are your family and will be your family forever.

The catcher isn't just a player on the field, they are the leader. They are the go to for anything that needs to be done. They pick up any player who is down and take care of each player. Being a catcher gave me many great relationships and I am forever thankful.