Logan O’Hoppe Returns to Traditional Catching Style for Improved Performance
SAN DIEGO — Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe has decided to ditch the modern one-knee-down catching style that has become commonplace in Major League Baseball. Since April 29, O’Hoppe has reverted to the traditional method of catching with both feet on the ground, believing that the shift could enhance his game performance.
Despite the prevailing notion that one-knee catching aids in pitch framing and reduces strain, O’Hoppe felt uncomfortable and noticed no improvement in his statistics using that technique. After consulting with catching coach Jerry Narron, a former MLB player himself, O’Hoppe embraced his natural athleticism and returned to the more conventional style. The results have been promising; he has improved from 30th to 16th among catchers in framing borderline pitches since switching back.
O’Hoppe emphasizes that he feels more mobile and less physically taxed using the traditional method, suggesting that being on two feet provides greater comfort and efficiency. As observers in the league take notice, O’Hoppe aims to improve his current metrics, which rank him in the lower percentiles for pitch framing and blocking.
In related news, Angels star Mike Trout is progressing in his recovery from a bruised left knee, utilizing an Alter G treadmill to facilitate rehabilitation.
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