Cable wrote:
> 1. The DH. How does 1 position make a such a difference in lineups? I hear
> people say in the NL you face about 6 itters, while the AL you face 9. How
> does it strengthen 3 positions?
I've never heard that one. In the NL you face 8 hitters (plus a pitcher
who usually can't hit well), not 6 hitters. Can you tell us where you
heard "6 hitters?"
> 2. Why are certain positions associated with certain abilities? Like 3B has
> power. Why can's SS have power? It seems like as long as you had the
> abilities on your team it shouldn't matter at what position they come from.
Shortstops can have power. Alex Rodriguez played short before going to
the Yankees, and he has plenty of power. Miguel Tejada has power.
Generally, though, the more important the defensive position, the more
likely it is that a team will tolerate a poor hitter at that position as
long as he can field well. Conversely, the less important the defensive
position, the more likely a team will tolerate a poor fielder as long as
he can hit. That's why, for example, first basemen generally hit better
than shortstops and catchers.
> Thanks for helping me be less of an idiot.
>
> Cable
You're not being an idiot - these are good questions for a neophyte.
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- Jeff Lichtman
Author, Baseball for Rookies
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