Watch as Coach Kelly Inouye-Perez explains that a big part of their catchers' philosophy is to respect the umpire's zone and make them a non-factor. They teach their catchers not to get caught up in the calls and don't let the umpire have an impact. They do instruct the catchers to introduce themselves to the umps, learning their name and building a relationship.
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