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5. No. I don't think so.

Tue Mar 17, 2026, 09:55 PM

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It represents direct control from the bench. No more catcher/pitcher control. Management controls the pitch.

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Watching the Red Sox / Atlanta game recap and noticed that the catcher has an earpiece. [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Tuesday OP

Coach calling pitches maybe? SheltieLover Tuesday #1

Should be against rules, imo. Catchers run the team on the field! SheltieLover Tuesday #3

No. I don't think so. OAITW r.2.0 Tuesday #5

Well, they usually say that the catcher "calls" the game... Wounded Bear Tuesday #6

So it's pitcher/catcher comms? OAITW r.2.0 Tuesday #7

Yes, catcher to pitcher with one other receiver on the field... Wounded Bear Tuesday #8

Glad to share the info...nt Wounded Bear Tuesday #10