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Originally Posted by tysok
Probably the same people that constantly say that a players mentality has nothing to do with his performance.
I wouldn't take baseball analysts opinions on the matter as anything more than that, opinions. But when you can constantly, and I do mean constantly, hear explayers talk about it... that's enough weight to the argument to tip the balance infinitely to the fact that it exists.
Catchers being better or worse at "calling a game" is one such thing. It does exist.
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Over his career, Piazza has contributed to countless more wins than Tony Pena; despite Piazza's weak defense/arm.
Ex players say and believe in many things that is not true about baseball. Its part of the hand me down culture. But if anyone has a study that shows this exists, please post it. The statistics wouldn't be that hard to find to prove this.
"Calling a game" is dictated by the scouting reports, and count situations and pitcher strengths/weaknesses. The pitcher has the ultimate say on what pitches are thrown.