Can Theriot Play CF?

[Yestheydo]

I mean, if they could stick Lugo out there as a stopgap, who's to say The Riot couldn't emerge as a Freel-like supersub? I know they want someone established, but if they can't find anyone and they plan on just going with Pie this year, does anyone think they'd try this?

[10man]

It's a safe bet that most IF can make the transition to OF. Theriot is young and athletic enough to do the switch. Soriano did the same thing last year with the nationals. Heck, Dusty put Todd Walker out in LF :lol:

[sporrer17]

I believe Theriot has played LF and RF, but I'm not sure if he's ever played any CF...I know he's able to play 2b/3b/SS/LF at least.

[Balsa]

Wouldn't CF be the hardest of the OF positions to play?

[nilodnayr]

Wouldn't CF be the hardest of the OF positions to play?

 

That probably depends on the stadium. I think in Wrigley its actually harder to play RF because its large and theres the well. Heres an interesting analysis of OF defense position by position

 

Hardball Times

[sherwood921]

It's a safe bet that most IF can make the transition to OF. Theriot is young and athletic enough to do the switch. Soriano did the same thing last year with the nationals. Heck, Dusty put Todd Walker out in LF :lol:

 

I sure as heck couldn't :oops:

[ChiCubsFan]

It's a safe bet that most IF can make the transition to OF. Theriot is young and athletic enough to do the switch. Soriano did the same thing last year with the nationals. Heck, Dusty put Todd Walker out in LF :lol:

 

I sure as heck couldn't :oops:

 

Yeah...I was always a much, much, MUCH better IF than OF. I never could get a quick read on the ball like most good outfielders could.

[baseball7897]

CF should be easier to play than LF and RF. You can see the ball coming off the bat better, and you're always seeing where the catcher is setting up behind the plate.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Wouldn't CF be the hardest of the OF positions to play?

 

Nope, it's actually the easiest. The only drawback is that you usually have to cover more ground during a game.

[Abe Frohman]

CF is probably the most demanding of the OF positions. You have to cover both gaps, and make good jumps/routes to balls. Not sure if it is easier or harder, just a lot different from LF or RF. I would definately say that playing an OF position has unique skill demands from the other positions.

 

I would say CF is the most difficult or demanding.

[nilodnayr]

It's a safe bet that most IF can make the transition to OF. Theriot is young and athletic enough to do the switch. Soriano did the same thing last year with the nationals. Heck, Dusty put Todd Walker out in LF :lol:

 

I sure as heck couldn't :oops:

 

Yeah...I was always a much, much, MUCH better IF than OF. I never could get a quick read on the ball like most good outfielders could.

 

I don't want to make any assumptions, but I'm guessing neither of you were good enough defensively to make it to the majors. :D

[DiamondMind]

CF is the easiest of the OF positions to play. You're always going to see 2 things: the direct path/flight of the ball, and where the catcher is setting up to receive the pitch. You also (generally) are dealing with less annoyances like the sun, or wind tunnels.