Re: gretzky takes on posada
In the NHL, goals are rarely scored when the goalie has a clear view of the shot and doesn't have to move. If the goalie is squared to the shooter, can come out to cut off the angle and has a clear view, he almost always makes the save. The shot has to be an absolute blast in a perfect spot to score. Most goals are scored on tip-ins, deflections and shots where the goalie has to move and isn't squared and/or screened.
The catcher is going to have more or less equal hand eye coordination to the goalie, and with a 30 minute lesson on positioning he won't have that much of a problem.
So very few goals.
Edit: FWIW I've played both positions and keeper in soccer.
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