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His full-time job is as the Marlins' closer. But he also loves catching for the stars | Miami Herald

Marlins closer Brad Ziegler has never squatted behind the plate and caught another pitcher during a major league game.

Ziegler does his catching before the games begin….and usually the baseballs are thrown by some of the biggest names in sports.

“It’s in my contract that I get to catch all the big-time celebrities that throw the first pitch,” Ziegler joked.

On Friday night, a few hours before he recorded his 100th career save, Ziegler caught more than likely the biggest pitcher he’s ever seen.

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