Sam Harshany
Samuel Harshany (April 24, 1910 – February 1, 2001) was a Major League Baseball catcher. He played all or part of four seasons, from until , for the St. Louis Browns The St. Louis Browns were a Major League Baseball team that originated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as the Milwaukee Brewers. A charter member of the American League (AL), the Brewers moved to St. Louis, Missouri, after the 1901 season, where they .... After his playing career, Harshany managed several years in the minors in the late 1940s and early 1950s. His surname has also been spelled ''Harshaney''. Sources Major League Baseball catchers St. Louis Browns players San Antonio Missions players Toronto Maple Leafs (International League) players Toledo Mud Hens players Austin Pioneers players Del Rio Cowboys players San Angelo Colts players Harlingen Capitals players Minor league baseball managers Baseball players from Illinois 1910 births 2001 deaths People from Madison, Illinois {{US-base ...
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Catcher
Catcher is a Baseball positions, position in baseball and softball. When a Batter (baseball), batter takes their at bat, turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the (home plate, home) Umpire (baseball), umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. In addition to this primary duty, the catcher is also called upon to master many other skills in order to field the position well. The role of the catcher is similar to that of the wicket-keeper in cricket. Positioned behind home plate and facing toward the outfield, the catcher can see the whole field, and is therefore in the best position to direct and lead the other players in a defensive play. The catcher typically calls for pitches using hand signals. The calls are based on the pitcher's mechanics and strengths, as well as the Batting (baseball), batter's tendencies and weaknesses. Essentially, the catcher controls what happens during the game when the ball is not "in play". Foul tips, bouncing balls in ...
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