Christian Garcia caught at the college level for Concordia University Irvine, reaching a Big West Championship final — experience he now brings to catchers of every age at Bat & Barrel.
His lessons build the position from the ground up: clean receiving, blocking, and footwork first, then the arm strength, pop times, and transfers that shut down a running game. Just as important is what happens between the ears — pitch recognition, calling a game, and the confidence to lead a defense from behind the plate.