Admin Should a lefty play left or right field?
You are right on that lefties should not play baseball shortstop or 3rd base. The only positions lefty baseball players should play are pitcher, firstbase and outfield positions. The problem is that so few players can play shortstop and third base there is a supply and demand problem.
Why is shortstop so hard?
The shortstop must move swiftly and deftly to field struck balls, from a spot that’s the hardest to throw from in the infield, as well as communicate with other players, and run into the outfield for cutoffs.
Is right field or left field harder?
Right field is generally the tougher position. Balls hit to right (or left) tend to tail one way or another, but a right fielder is generally required to have a very strong arm.
Who has priority in the outfield?
Outfielders have priority over the infielders. Shortstop has priority over everyone in the infield. Middle infielders (SS and 2nd base) have priority over the corner infielders (1st base and 3rd base). Corner infielders have priority over the pitcher and catcher.
Which outfielder has the strongest arm in baseball?
Often at the high levels, the center fielder is the outfielder who can cover the most ground. The left and right fielders also have an essential role in the outfield. At the higher levels, the right fielder is often the outfielder with the strongest arm because they are required to make the longest throw to third base.
Should I put my fastest outfielder in center field?
As you look defensively at your outfielders, you want your fastest outfielder in center field, as there is much more ground to be covered. Your want to put your strongest arm in right field, leaving your weakest arm to play left, due to the shorter throws required.
What makes a good outfielder?
Outfield must be learned and practiced too. As players get older, better, and stronger, more and more balls will be hit to the outfield by the offense. Outfielders are gritty and fearless when they step on the field. They are fired up on game days and are always ready to defend and protect their territory.
Should I put a lefty or a righty in the outfield?
It is possible you could gain some advantage by putting a lefty in left, and a righty in right, especially on balls hit to the opposite field, that would slice away from the fielder towards the foul line. Generally more attention is paid to arm strength of the player in positioning for those corner outfield positions.