Help a newbie play catcher for an adult baseball league?

[Andy]

I wanted to get into playing baseball, im 24, pretty athletic, im interested in playing the catchers position? I dont have any gear or anything. Please help me from scratch? I used to play goalie for ice hockey so crouching down isnt a problem, Im 5'6 '7 around 126 pounds

Thanks!

 

[roger_in_oly]

playing catcher is more than just catching balls from the pitcher...If you have'nt played catcher before, ya might want to try another position. You need to call the pitches, block any bad pitches so runners can't get into scoring position by stealing second or third on a past ball. Being a catcher just does'nt happen overnight.. you going to to need to get catchers gear wich will run ya probably around $500, that does'nt include a glove. I wish ya good luck, but its not going to be easy