One look at Logan Poteet’s arm and Tyler Simmons was sold.
The transition from glove to right hand; the quickness of his arm; the power and accuracy behind his throw — one toss to second base was all it took to confirm Charlotte found its starting catcher.
Simmons’ connections with the Vanderbilt coaching staff as the 49ers’ catching coordinator provided him a glowing first impression before the visit, but the on-field performance exceeded his expectations. Poteet throwing out four would-be base stealers in their opening weekend was easy to envision, at least for those who worked with the redshirt sophomore from day one.