speaking of baseball...

[rh71]

why is it they don't "allow" lefty infielders (except for the 1B) ? Ok, maybe I can understand the middle infielders because of adjusting your throwing position, but why never the 3rd baseman ?

Picture yourself as a righty from 1st base throwing to 3rd base. It isn't really all that awkward.

So when does this "rule" get enforced ? Little leagues ? "If you throw lefty, you can't play the infield except 1B..."

EDIT>>> ok, maybe lefty 3Bs would have a hard time charging bunts and throwing to 1st... I guess I've just been thinking out loud...

 

[xospec1alk]

i have no clue what you're talking about.

where the bunny pancake pic when you need it...

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: xospec1alk
i have no clue what you're talking about.

where the bunny pancake pic when you need it...

you must not know baseball very well then...

 

[xospec1alk]

i dont hehe...never claim to either

 

[Argo]

Try throwing left handed from the left side of the infield. You'll on average lose 1 second on every throw because you will have to turn around, pivot and throw the ball. This 1 second is enough to turn most easy outs into infield base hits.

Edit: About your left 3rd baseman. Imagine yourself charging the ball. What most 3rd basemen do is charge the ball then throw it falling down. Now, if you're left handed you have to charge the ball, stop, turn around and then throw it. The same goes when you're going to your right to catch the ball.

 

[destined]

i dunno, maybe because it is awkward for a ss to make a throw to first going to his right?
same for 2nd?

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: Argo
Try throwing left handed from the left side of the infield. You'll on average lose 1 second on every throw because you will have to turn around, pivot and throw the ball. This 1 second is enough to turn most easy outs into infield base hits.

Edit: About your left 3rd baseman. Imagine yourself charging the ball. What post 3rd basemen do is charge the ball then throw it falling down. Now, if you're left handing you have to charge the ball, stop, turn around and then throw it. The same goes when you're going to your right to catch the ball.

True... lefties should sue for discriminating. Righty hitters in the box can sue for the same reason. Why is 1st base 1st base ?

THE GAME IS FLAWED!

 

[tfinch2]

Originally posted by: Argo
Try throwing left handed from the left side of the infield. You'll on average lose 1 second on every throw because you will have to turn around, pivot and throw the ball. This 1 second is enough to turn most easy outs into infield base hits.

Edit: About your left 3rd baseman. Imagine yourself charging the ball. What post 3rd basemen do is charge the ball then throw it falling down. Now, if you're left handing you have to charge the ball, stop, turn around and then throw it. The same goes when you're going to your right to catch the ball.

QFT

 

[Queasy]

I was trying to teach my son to throw lefty but he's definitely dominant with the right-hand when he's throwing. He can still throw left-handed pretty well. Just not as well. He bats lefty though. From the first time he's picked up a baseball bat he's always held it like a lefty.

 

[destined]

Originally posted by: Queasy
I was trying to teach my son to throw lefty but he's definitely dominant with the right-hand when he's throwing. He can still throw left-handed pretty well. Just not as well. He bats lefty though. From the first time he's picked up a baseball bat he's always held it like a lefty.

he'll be in the mets farm system in no time.

 

[Argo]

Originally posted by: Queasy
I was trying to teach my son to throw lefty but he's definitely dominant with the right-hand when he's throwing. He can still throw left-handed pretty well. Just not as well. He bats lefty though. From the first time he's picked up a baseball bat he's always held it like a lefty.

I'm right handed and I bat lefty. My friend is left handed and he bats righty. My doctor was telling me once that this has nothing to do with your hands, but rather with whichever one of your eyes is dominant.

 

[rh71]

I naturally bat righty but I've tried lefty in the batting cage and I hit the ball much better. I think it's because my right eye is better... the lefty stroke feels smoother, but I'm stronger as a righty (right arm is stronger - that's all). Is this how switch-hitting starts (I don't play actual games) ... or am I really a lefty ?

 

[FoBoT]

Originally posted by: rh71

Originally posted by: Argo
Try throwing left handed from the left side of the infield. You'll on average lose 1 second on every throw because you will have to turn around, pivot and throw the ball. This 1 second is enough to turn most easy outs into infield base hits.

Edit: About your left 3rd baseman. Imagine yourself charging the ball. What post 3rd basemen do is charge the ball then throw it falling down. Now, if you're left handing you have to charge the ball, stop, turn around and then throw it. The same goes when you're going to your right to catch the ball.

True... lefties should sue for discriminating. Righty hitters in the box can sue for the same reason. Why is 1st base 1st base ?

THE GAME IS FLAWED!

yes, what they should do is alternate the direction of base running each inning

so first inning, you run the normal way (counter clockwise), then for the 2nd inning, base running alternates to clockwise (so 3rd base becomes 1st base etc). the change back next inning to normal. alternate directions until the game is over

that should solve the issue. it will be much more "fair"

 

[Argo]

Originally posted by: FoBoT

Originally posted by: rh71

Originally posted by: Argo
Try throwing left handed from the left side of the infield. You'll on average lose 1 second on every throw because you will have to turn around, pivot and throw the ball. This 1 second is enough to turn most easy outs into infield base hits.

Edit: About your left 3rd baseman. Imagine yourself charging the ball. What post 3rd basemen do is charge the ball then throw it falling down. Now, if you're left handing you have to charge the ball, stop, turn around and then throw it. The same goes when you're going to your right to catch the ball.

True... lefties should sue for discriminating. Righty hitters in the box can sue for the same reason. Why is 1st base 1st base ?

THE GAME IS FLAWED!

yes, what they should do is alternate the direction of base running each inning

so first inning, you run the normal way (counter clockwise), then for the 2nd inning, base running alternates to clockwise (so 3rd base becomes 1st base etc). the change back next inning to normal. alternate directions until the game is over

that should solve the issue. it will be much more "fair"

I can one up that. I think it should be up to the baserunner which direction to run. He can choose either one. The next baserunner then would be free to pick the opposite direction if he choose so. In fact, if baserunners don't want to run in circles they can run in straight line all the way to the outfield.

 

[FoBoT]

that is good Argo, people like that kind of stuff, unpredictiblity

some people claim baseball is boring, if the batter could go either directions, that would be

 

[rh71]

no no no Argo... that's still flawed.. you're gonna have them running into each other. Fobot's idea is perfect though! That would definitely require more strategizing for lefty-righty batting orders and stuff. Gotta keep busy with all the downtime of the game.

 

[Toasthead]

If you left handed...you will most likely be made a pitcher...there is such a desire for left handed pitching...probably because all of the best hitters are left handed. I love watching the swing of most left handers...soo smooth

 

[jdub1107]

Because playing the IF you would have to turn your body to your left, thus wasting time to make the throw.

 

[jalaram]

The frequency of infielders throwing to the left is higher than throwing to the right.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: Argo

Originally posted by: FoBoT

Originally posted by: rh71

Originally posted by: Argo
Try throwing left handed from the left side of the infield. You'll on average lose 1 second on every throw because you will have to turn around, pivot and throw the ball. This 1 second is enough to turn most easy outs into infield base hits.

Edit: About your left 3rd baseman. Imagine yourself charging the ball. What post 3rd basemen do is charge the ball then throw it falling down. Now, if you're left handing you have to charge the ball, stop, turn around and then throw it. The same goes when you're going to your right to catch the ball.

True... lefties should sue for discriminating. Righty hitters in the box can sue for the same reason. Why is 1st base 1st base ?

THE GAME IS FLAWED!

yes, what they should do is alternate the direction of base running each inning

so first inning, you run the normal way (counter clockwise), then for the 2nd inning, base running alternates to clockwise (so 3rd base becomes 1st base etc). the change back next inning to normal. alternate directions until the game is over

that should solve the issue. it will be much more "fair"

I can one up that. I think it should be up to the baserunner which direction to run. He can choose either one. The next baserunner then would be free to pick the opposite direction if he choose so. In fact, if baserunners don't want to run in circles they can run in straight line all the way to the outfield.

better idea

instewad of every batter choosing any direction they want, the first batter to get on base chooses, do if he gets a hit he can choose to run to first or 3rd, the 2nd batter then has to follow the same Dir as teh first batter, if there is noone on base you can choose again

 

[jalaram]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
that is good Argo, people like that kind of stuff, unpredictiblity

some people claim baseball is boring, if the batter could go either directions, that would be

What if the batter wasn't required to leave home plate. If he didn't hit it well, he just stays there to try again (except for pop-ups). Once he tries to go to first (or third in your scenario), he has to keep going.

 

[jalaram]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: Argo

Originally posted by: FoBoT

Originally posted by: rh71

Originally posted by: Argo
Try throwing left handed from the left side of the infield. You'll on average lose 1 second on every throw because you will have to turn around, pivot and throw the ball. This 1 second is enough to turn most easy outs into infield base hits.

Edit: About your left 3rd baseman. Imagine yourself charging the ball. What post 3rd basemen do is charge the ball then throw it falling down. Now, if you're left handing you have to charge the ball, stop, turn around and then throw it. The same goes when you're going to your right to catch the ball.

True... lefties should sue for discriminating. Righty hitters in the box can sue for the same reason. Why is 1st base 1st base ?

THE GAME IS FLAWED!

yes, what they should do is alternate the direction of base running each inning

so first inning, you run the normal way (counter clockwise), then for the 2nd inning, base running alternates to clockwise (so 3rd base becomes 1st base etc). the change back next inning to normal. alternate directions until the game is over

that should solve the issue. it will be much more "fair"

I can one up that. I think it should be up to the baserunner which direction to run. He can choose either one. The next baserunner then would be free to pick the opposite direction if he choose so. In fact, if baserunners don't want to run in circles they can run in straight line all the way to the outfield.

better idea

instewad of every batter choosing any direction they want, the first batter to get on base chooses, do if he gets a hit he can choose to run to first or 3rd, the 2nd batter then has to follow the same Dir as teh first batter, if there is noone on base you can choose again

Double plays and pickoff throws would be affected somewhat. Plus, fast right handed batters would be closer to 3rd (for beating out throws).

I'm surprised no purists have come in here to complain.