first basemen

how old are you? cuz im pretty sure power will come with age

5-8 could be a small problem, because bigger people make bigger targets, but if you've got really good D, and a step up from the other 1st Basemen, I don't think you will be overlooked.

nd943, I don't know your age. But if you play good Defense.
Play 2nd or SS, even 3rd. In Fact play all the Position's.
Does it really Matter, as long as your Playing. EH

I'm 16 and going into my junior season. The only reason I would consider playing first is because the starting first basemen also pitches, which would give me a chance to possibly see playing time on varsity. I don't have the greatest reflexes in the world so first base seems like a good fit. I used to play 3rd, but you have to play so much closer and the ball gets there a lot faster. At first you just have to knock it down, which I almost always do. I'm also really good at recieving throws. If only I could grow a couple more inches.

Make your decision and commit to working as hard as you can to be the best player you can be. Then don't look back.

Baseballdad1228; the EH hear could you send me a PM.
for some reason I'm not able to. I can respond. Thank's EH

If you like first base and you believe your skills fit the position, then work hard at it and play there as much as you can in the summer and fall. Don't worry too much about your height, as you have no control over it. When I played college (D-1) ball our first baseman was only 5'7" but was an outstanding fielder and strong hitter --- so it's not that crazy an idea to be "short" for the position.

Have you asked the coach where he thinks you should try out?