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Can a lefty play shortstop in softball?
Its possible, but as sweetpea said, I think it starts to become a bigger disadvantage at around 14U in fastpitch. I can’t recall seeing any left handed shortstops playing at college, though I am sure there have been a few.
What positions do lefties play?
Usually, left-handed players end up in one of three positions: Pitcher, first base, or outfield. But when you’re trying to teach a kid to play baseball, they’re going to want to do more than just stand on first base all day.
Can a lefty play 3rd?
The baseball shortstop is one of most difficult baseball positions on the baseball field to play. 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.
What outfield position should a lefty play?
First base is the only position where having a left-handed player is preferred.
Do lefties have an advantage in softball?
However, the advantages a left-handed pitcher has are different between the sports. While lefty pitchers are often used in baseball because of the advantage they have over lefty batters, in softball they’re more useful against righties. Most Big Ten teams carry only two or three pitchers on their rosters.
Can a left hander play catcher?
“Lefties can’t play catcher because your head hangs over home plate when you make a tag.” “You’ve got the ball in your right hand, you’re blocking the plate with your left foot. A lefty catcher would get killed.” Several left-handed throwing major leaguers has a stint at catching early in their careers.
Can lefties play catcher?
Can a lefty play catcher?
Can catchers block plates?
The catcher may not block the pathway of a runner attempting to score unless he has possession of the ball. If the catcher blocks the runner before he has the ball, the umpire may call the runner safe. Runners are not required to slide, and catchers in possession of the ball are allowed to block the plate.