Phillies’ J.T. Realmuto voices displeasure with Marlins coaching methods originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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There’s a new phenomenon making its way into Major League Baseball: coaches calling pitches from the dugout. And it’s safe to say Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is not a fan of the new trend.
Philadelphia Phillies’ J.T. Realmuto does not like calling pitches from the dugout
Playing the Miami Marlins on Monday night (winning 7-0), Realmuto got another look at the Marlins coaching staff calling pitches from the dugout and voiced his displeasure with the practice after the win.
“I’m not a fan of it… there’s a lot to be said for being behind the plate and actually seeing pitches, seeing reactions, the way a guy takes a pitch, or the way it looks coming out of a pitcher’s hand,” Realmuto said postgame to Colin Newby of Beasley Media Digital.
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The Marlins are among a handful of teams using the method, with the Colorado Rockies another team calling pitches from the dugout. The only difference between the Rockies and the Marlins is that the Rockies coaches are “suggesting” pitches to call, whereas the Marlins coaches have the final say.
The Marlins used the practice last season in their entire minor league system before using it at the big league level this season. The practice is not new to the game, as it is widely used in the NCAA, High School and Little League levels.
Not every team is using this new method, and it is not clear if it will be more widespread, but Realmuto is correct that it removes a dynamic of the game, catchers adjusting to hitters adjusting to their pitchers.
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