Joe Girardi Catcher Quotations

I think I made most of my strides as a catcher working under him. He is the one guy I really felt I had to have.

We will look to expose the weaknesses of other clubs, ... I love putting pressure on the defense, because I remember as a catcher what it was like and what pitchers go through to try to stop the running game.

We had a bee swarm come through. Flew over the dugout, right over home plate. Saw the catcher run from the Dodgers. Oh my goodness, I was gone.

But you think about it, what does a catcher do? His job is to keep the other team from scoring, try to set up the bullpen, put your guys in a position to win. And most catchers have to do the little things as hitters to stay around.

As a catcher I believe you manage every day you're on the field.

I believe I was born to manage. People asking about not having managed, but as a catcher I believe you manage every day you're on the field. I was the type of player who had to do the little things to win.

I believe I was born to manage, ... People ask me about not having managed, but as a catcher I believe you manage every day you're on the field.