ELON-Eyes focused on the catcher’s signals, he winds up and releases the ball, watching it travel past the batter and into the glove of the player he knows better than any other. The pitcher-catcher relationship is arguably the strongest bond between two people and is unquestionably the strongest relationship in collegiate athletics. The pitchers and catcher of the Elon baseball team exemplify the importance of a tight-knit bond both on and off the field. Community, accountability, and trust are the driving factors behind a successful athlete relationship. While relationships are strengthened on the field, through practice and hard work, Elon’s pitchers and catcher note the importance of bonding off the field. According to first-year pitcher,