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Originally Posted by Burgandy
Of course it's harder to steal third because it's a significantly shorter throw for the catcher.
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I was thinking that too, but that is partially offset by two other considerations. A runner at second is behind the pitcher and thus more likely to be out of his peripheral vision, thereby getting an advantage in being able to take off undetected just a bit sooner than a runner at first. Also, most batters are right-handed and potentially obstruct the vision and throw down to third by a catcher trying to nail the runner.