Yadier Molina and Brian McCann are catchers , with the latter playing for the Atlanta braves .
Catcher Yadier Molina of the St. Louis Cardinals is known for his pick-off throws , particularly to first base , and catcher Brian McCann of the Atlanta Braves once even ended a game against the Washington Nationals with a successful pick-off throw to first base. # Rarely , a catcher will run to first base or third base to participate in rundown plays at those bases. # In certain game situations , typically a ball batted to the shortstop or third baseman with no runners on base , the catcher may be expected to back-up first base in case the first baseman misses or mishandles a throw .