ðə lˈaɪthˈɪɾɪŋ lˈeɪkmən wʌzɐ fˈaɪn dᵻfˈɛnsɪv kˈætʃɚɹ æz hiː tˈʊk ɹᵻspˌɑːnsəbˈɪlᵻɾi fɔːɹ ɡˌɛɾɪŋ ðə mˈoʊst ˌaʊɾəv hɪz pˈɪtʃɚz.
The light-hitting Lakeman was a fine defensive catcher as he took responsibility for getting the most out of his pitchers.