Quote by Casey (Charles Dillon) Stengel

Two hundred million Americans, and there ain't two good catchers among 'em.

Two hundred million Americans, and there ain't two good catc

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This quote suggests that out of a significant population size of two hundred million Americans, there is a lack of skilled catchers in baseball. It implies that despite the abundance of people, there is a scarcity of talent in this specific position on the baseball field. This observation highlights a perceived scarcity or dearth in the quality of catchers when compared to the desired standard, emphasizing the rarity of finding individuals highly skilled for that specific role in the sport.

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