It may not seem like much of a job but it is a key ingredient in helping the Seattle organization develop its pitchers and give the pitchers a leg up on opposing hitters. For our offense, we record what we do each at-bat. Once the game ended, Wells started adding up the numbers for Rattlers pitchers Kevin Olore, who pitched eight innings of three-hit ball, and John Butler, who gave up two hits in an inning. When Thurman and his coaching staff look over the chart, they will make use of it for today's game. If Wells gets a start against Peoria, he may refer back to the pitching charts the Rattlers have compiled against the Chiefs or he may refer to his own notebook.
Catchers know a lot about the hitters.
Mostly, you remember people who you've faced if you gave up a hit or struck them out. Usually you do remember it and we do refer to notes. Wells hasn't built up much of a notebook yet this year but he did compile a fairly thick one during the 2000 season when he pitched for the Mariners' Everett farm club in the Northwest League. For example, there are a couple of guys we faced in the Northwest League play in this league now. I can go back to last year, look at my notebook and see what they did from last year and see how I can get them out this year.