""He's handled it pretty well,""
""I think he's been exposed to some things that he wasn't in the minor leagues that he's appreciative of. I think it's the same deal with the game-planning and the catching and the speed of the game and all that. That's always gonna be a learning curve there. So I think he's really working on that.""
Catcher is one of baseball's most demanding positions mentally, technically and physically, requiring fielding, blocking, framing, throwing out runners, and game management. Catchers who can hit at a high level carry exceptional organizational value. The Dodgers signed Will Smith to a 10-year, $140 million extension that keeps him under contract through 2033. Prospect Dalton Rushing is ranked No. 2 entering 2025 and remains a catcher in the organization while receiving reps at first base and left field. Spring training introduced new concepts and game-planning that accelerated Rushing's development and learning curve.
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