2025 Lehigh Valley softball offensive players of the year: Catchers shine with their bats at the plate

2025 Lehigh Valley softball offensive players of the year: Catchers shine with their bats at the plate

Catchers spend more time around the plate than any other player in softball, so they might have an advantage when it comes to hitting. They know what the umpires are looking for and have a better feel for ball movement and placement than people playing other positions, and they obviously see more pitches. There were several catchers in local softball in 2025 who didn’t need any advantages. They could simply see the ball and hit it hard, and ofte…