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Dalton Rushing Discusses Hitting Art on Baseball Bar-B-Cast

In the latest Baseball Bar-B-Cast episode, Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing explained how he studies pitchers and applies that focus to his hitting, while also sharing the unique pressures of catching for the club.

Rushing, who has batted .667 with a 2.367 OPS in 10 plate appearances this season, said hitting is about anticipating the pitcher’s moves before they do. He highlighted the difference between the vast data available in the majors versus the simpler information at lower levels, stressing plate discipline and matching up each pitch. Rushing also reflected on the heightened expectations of catching for the Dodgers’ elite rotation, noting the intense scrutiny and high standards that come with the role.