Catcher intentionally confusing offense.

Dugouts can't determine latitude of a catcher. In other words, they can't decipher where exactly he sits in the catcher's box. One thing that a catcher can do to confuse the opposition is give the impression that he is moving somewhere other than he actually is.

Here's how and why it can be important.

The location the catcher sits is very important if we're talking about same side pitcher vs. same side hitter. The reason being is that an off speed pitch is never called to an inside edge when throwing something with break. Therefore, if the opposition sees a catcher set up inside on a same side situation- A FASTBALL IT IS!

So, the way a catcher confuses the opposition is instead of calling for a pitch down the middle and moving once the pitcher prepares to throw, the catcher will set up off the middle.

For example- a righty pitching to a righty. If the catcher sets up in it appears that a fastball is on the way. So, to confuse the opposition, the catcher starts out really in and gives the signal. Then, when he moves to an inside corner position it appears that he is actually moving to an outside corner pitch. Interesting.

This ploy would only seem beneficial if the opposition is attempting to relay information. Otherwise, why bother.