Former Baltimore Orioles catcher and 1983 World Series MVP, Rick Dempsey, is considered the greatest defensive catcher of his era. Known as a high-end defensive backstop, Dempsey had his finest moment at the perfect time in the 1983 World Series. He hit .385/.467/.923 with four doubles and home runs to help the Orioles defeat the Philadelphia Phillies in five games, earning World Series MVP honors in the process. In this episode, we discuss his early playing days. In addition, Dempsey shares his insights that made the 1983 Orioles special. Lastly, Dempsey talks about the fundamentals of a successful catcher.
