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Old 03-19-2003, 10:27 PM   #6
magicmike
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Originally posted by MJohnson
This question is along the same topic.

Are the throwing hands of fielders purely cosmetic or do they have an affect in the game. Like is a left handed first basemen better at tagging out runners on pickoff attempts. Is it easier for a left handed third baseman to snag a ball down the line since his glove wouldn't have to go across his body?
Good question. Is a left handed shortstop in the game disadvantaged the same way a real life shortstop would be? Bumpety bump bump.
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