Catchers and home-plate umpires are such fun to sketch. Their uniforms offer interesting shapes and, aside from the pitcher’s wind-up, they are the most animated. This is because there is not a lot of movement from the other players as there is only a one in eight chance of the ball being hit to them.
There are lots of props being worn by the umpires and catchers. Throw in a uniform, ball and bat, mix in the body language of the pitcher that says “I’m gonna strike you out!” and the game comes to life at the end of your pen.
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