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re: Who Takes Over in Left Field?
Posted on 2/22/15 at 3:36 pm to liquid rabbit
Posted on 2/22/15 at 3:36 pm to liquid rabbit
I just don't see how it would affect the team THAT much. It's not like going from 1st to shortstop or anything.
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Posted on 2/22/15 at 3:37 pm to Dr. Shultz
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Don't less balls go into RF which is why you would put the weakest arm individual over there?
strongest arm = right field typically
Posted on 2/22/15 at 3:37 pm to MOT
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Yes, he's said several time that since right field is the sun field at home he wants someone there that will be in the lineup every day, can get used to dealing with it, and likely won't be as affected by it.
I can see this being a big reason and understand.
Posted on 2/22/15 at 3:55 pm to bayoutiger7
I would imagine unless one of them goes into a prolonged slump or has fielding issues that they'll platoon depending on the pitching matchup.
Posted on 2/22/15 at 6:06 pm to Penrod
Guys, I'm not sure if you're aware of this, and I'd say no based some on some of the responses, but the distance from right field to home is, get this, the exact same distance as it is from left field. Likewise, the throw to second base is, amazingly, the same distance as well. The throw to 3rd, I concede, is farther from right than it is from left.
Eta: this isn't to say a stronger armed right fielder isn't better. It indeed is, and I'd agree with Laird needing to be in left. But to suggest he can make plays at home from left and not right is lacking the basic understanding of physics.
Eta: this isn't to say a stronger armed right fielder isn't better. It indeed is, and I'd agree with Laird needing to be in left. But to suggest he can make plays at home from left and not right is lacking the basic understanding of physics.
This post was edited on 2/22/15 at 6:10 pm
Posted on 2/22/15 at 6:50 pm to Fratigerguy
Jared Foster at QB...Stevenson & Laird the WR's..& Fraley at Tailback
Just kidding...
I'd like to see BOTH Foster & Fraley switching between LF & DH if possible
Just kidding...
I'd like to see BOTH Foster & Fraley switching between LF & DH if possible
Posted on 2/22/15 at 6:54 pm to Dr. Shultz
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Don't less balls go into RF which is why you would put the weakest arm individual over there?
No, most managers put the least rangy outfielder in right (Look at BC), which generally coincides with a strong arm. It's kind of puzzling why Laird is in right TBH.
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The weak player in RF mentality comes from youth leagues.
No, it doesn't. It comes from there being fewer left handed batters at every level of baseball.
This post was edited on 2/22/15 at 6:57 pm
Posted on 2/22/15 at 8:04 pm to Fratigerguy
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But to suggest he can make plays at home from left and not right is lacking the basic understanding of physics.
No one is suggesting this. Foster has a significantly stronger arm though and could make the throw to third easier, which is why typically the strongest armed guy goes in right.
What it comes down to is that we really have 2 center fielders, in Stevenson and Laird. Both are way too good to not be on the field at the same time though.
This post was edited on 2/22/15 at 8:05 pm
Posted on 2/22/15 at 9:46 pm to rlebl39
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No one is suggesting this.
Actually, the post I was replying to said exactly that. In addition to a couple others.
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You're missing the point. Laird CAN make that play in left, but Laird CAN'T make that throw in right. Also, that catch in left could just as easily happen in right; not so with the throw.
I see I got a few down votes. Great. Problem is no one has disputed what I said. This thread is full of references to the 2013 game and the great throw from right. It is exactly the same throw from left. But folks act as though it is somehow a harder throw from right field to home. But don't take my word for it....read the thread!
Posted on 2/22/15 at 9:53 pm to Fratigerguy
No one is saying it isn't a different throw. Foster has a significantly stronger and can make that throw better than Laird. Just because you have a weaker arm doesn't mean you can't make the throw. Foster just has a stronger arm and can put it on a better line.
This is also the reason you put the person with a stronger arm in right traditionally, for the throw to third.
I'm not knocking Laird, I think he's a great player. Foster having a stronger arm than him isn't an insult.
This is also the reason you put the person with a stronger arm in right traditionally, for the throw to third.
I'm not knocking Laird, I think he's a great player. Foster having a stronger arm than him isn't an insult.
This post was edited on 2/22/15 at 9:54 pm
Posted on 2/22/15 at 9:53 pm to rlebl39
Ridiculous that Sciambra isn't even in the conversation. Too many people reading the paper. Ridiculous that Foster is fighting for a spot. He will be drafted whether or not he plays this year. How many bench warmers can say that?
Posted on 2/22/15 at 9:57 pm to rlebl39
Yes. I also agreed that the throw to third was clearly the reason to put laird in left. I'm not disagreeing with you at all. My comment was just to the folks who were implying the throw from right was different than the throw from left to home.
Posted on 2/22/15 at 9:58 pm to Fratigerguy
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