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@Consultant posted:

Mid Atlantic Dad;

The 1B averages 12 outs each game therefore "good hands" are required. The joy of charging the hitter who is planning to bunt. The range of the 1b that is required when the 2b has a greater range to his right than his left. The "constant" reminder to the pitcher to cover 1b on any ground ball hit to the right side. When holding runner on 1b the first baseman takes away 1/2 the bag to force the runner to return into the tag.

The team will lose games with a "rookie" defender at 1B. The "split" is a great asset.

Bob

At MSU we has a SS who could throw the ball over the CF scoreboard. During a game he fielder a "hard hit" ball and the thrown ball was low over the infield, I did the split, however the ball "rose" as it arrived and the trow went into the 1b seats. Lesson learn

Bob you are correct in your comments but in my OP in the college world Mid Atlantic is correct, he will be replaced regardless of whatever defensive liabilities are created.

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