Sandy Alomar, Jr - 43 Years of Catching Secrets - Part 1

Sandy Alomar, Jr - 43 Years of Catching Secrets - Part 1

From The Backpick Podcast by Brett Thomas

March 30, 2026 · 43 min · Season 4 · Episode 6

About this episode

Sandy Alomar Jr. shares insights from his 43-year baseball career, discussing the evolution of the catching position and personal experiences.

Ever wondered what it was like to catch a 100mph fastball or a dancing knuckleball from a legend? Join us on the Back Pick Podcast as MLB icon Sandy Alomar Jr. breaks down his incredible 43-year journey in professional baseball. From his Rookie of the Year season to coaching the modern stars of today, Sandy shares the wisdom that only a lifetime behind the plate can provide. In this first part of our deep dive, Sandy discusses the massive evolution of the catching position. He explains how the game has shifted from the "wild west" days of umpire relationships to the modern era of biomechanics and one-knee-down stances. You will hear untold stories about catching Tom Candiotti, managing legendary pitching staffs featuring Orel Hershiser and Dennis Martinez, and why he considers Yadier Molina the "Bruce Lee" of catching. Sandy also opens up about the physical toll of the position, the introduction of knee savers, and how modern technology like the ABS challenge system is changing the way catchers work. Whether you are a young player looking for catching tips or a fan of 90s baseball history, this episode is packed with golden nuggets of information. Chapters 0:00 Intro and the Joe…

People in this episode

Host: Brett Thomas

Guest: Sandy Alomar Jr.

Topics covered

  • catching position evolution
  • baseball history
  • catching techniques
  • biomechanics
  • player mobility
  • physical toll of catching

Keywords

  • catching secrets
  • 100mph fastball
  • knuckleball
  • catching metrics
  • knee savers
  • ABS challenge system
  • 90s baseball

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Organizations: MLB

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