You’re looking the wrong way. You’re the only player on your team in foul territory. You’re crouched over and wearing layers of protective gear. Baseballs are fired at you at speeds exceeding 90 mph, and it’s not rare if you get a concussion.
Why in the name of Hobie Landrith would you want to be a catcher, Buster Posey? Stephen Vogt?
“I just enjoy the thinking aspect of catching, the preparation of it,” Posey said. “I guess I get a pretty good kick out of the pitcher having a good game. I enjoy that.