In 1974 a reporter seemed surprised that Reds pitcher Fred Norman preferred having the backup catcher behind the plate when he was pitching .
Everyone , including Plummer himself , knew his was a thankless job .
In 1974 a reporter seemed surprised that Reds pitcher Fred Norman preferred having the backup catcher behind the plate when Plummer was pitching .
Everyone , including Plummer himself , knew his was a thankless job .