Control the Chaos: Secret to Elite Catching

Control the Chaos: Secret to Elite Catching

February 9, 2026 · 50 min · Season 4 · Episode 3

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This episode explores the secrets to elite catching with insights from Dallas Correa of the Milwaukee Brewers.

Step up to the plate and unlock the Brewers' secret to elite catching! In this episode of The Back Pick Podcast, host Brett Thomas sits down with Dallas Correa, the Milwaukee Brewers' modern lead catching coordinator, to uncover how they "control the chaos" and transform the way their catchers play. From mastering the mental fortitude required for the position to implementing cutting-edge catching techniques like the one-knee-down stance, this conversation is packed with insights designed to elevate your game. Dallas shares his journey from playing baseball in Hawaii to leading at the professional level, offering invaluable lessons on preparation, building confidence, and scaling elite-level training. Get an inside look at how the Brewers are revolutionizing drill work with game-speed training, purposeful variability, situational layering, and decision-making exercises that push catchers to excel under pressure. Learn about the importance of the transfer, the role of smooth and accurate footwork, and how the best catchers optimize their stance for throwing and blocking. Discover how team strategy, trust-building, and relentless preparation are the soul of baseball and key to…

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