Left vs. Right handed throwing first basemen

[Skyballer]

My dad and I got in the argument while he was loathing over Teixeira. He was talking about how amazing Teixera's arm is and I tried to argue that a first basemen's arm is very unimportant. He used the example of a 1B moving to second to start a double play. He then proceeded to brag about how hard it is for Teixeira being left handed when I realized that, at least when I tried it, its an easier throw for a left since your throwing arm is already back in a throwing position and you're hips are facing the direction of your throw. He yelled and argued but the more I tried both scenarios it was easier as a lefty. Still I can't say for sure since I am not ambidextrous and in fact throw right handed and do not play first.

 

I was curious what the NSBB community thought about the scenario. Not that it makes much of a difference over a season.

[sweetpeteman]

My dad and I got in the argument while he was loathing over Teixeira. He was talking about how amazing Teixera's arm is and I tried to argue that a first basemen's arm is very unimportant. He used the example of a 1B moving to second to start a double play. He then proceeded to brag about how hard it is for Teixeira being left handed when I realized that, at least when I tried it, its an easier throw for a left since your throwing arm is already back in a throwing position and you're hips are facing the direction of your throw. He yelled and argued but the more I tried both scenarios it was easier as a lefty. Still I can't say for sure since I am not ambidextrous and in fact throw right handed and do not play first.

 

I was curious what the NSBB community thought about the scenario. Not that it makes much of a difference over a season.

 

 

It's gotta be hard for Tex to throw with his left hand, considering he's right handed.

[Skyballer]

That further invalidates my dads theory I guess. I haven't paid attention to anything baseball related in months.

[Garwilly]

That further invalidates my dads theory I guess. I haven't paid attention to anything baseball related in months.

 

Well he just switched, so you're excused.

[Garwilly]

Is it not common sense that the throw would be easier for a lefty?

[OleMissCub]

Of course it is easier for a lefty to play first. Pretty sure that is a bit of baseball practicality that goes back 150 years.

[Skyballer]

So I wasn't just imagining things. Like I said, I haven't even thought about baseball in months but I still thought it was fairly obvious that it's an easier throw for a lefty

[treebird]

this is why over 60% of shortstops are righthanded

[Clem Fandango]

If a lefty is picking up a grounder moving towards 2nd base and he needs to turn two, wouldn't that throw be akin to a right handed fielder moving towards 1st base an having to turn two? I don't think it matters. If you've made it to the major league level as a first baseman chances are you've had plenty of time to adapt to those concerns for it to be a non issue

[Northside Blues]

this is why over 60% of shortstops are righthanded

 

it's also why watching the little league world series is appealing. left-handed shortstops and catchers. theyre like unicorns and snuffaluffagus.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

I'm intrigued by this Teixeira fellow. Does he really throw with both feet?

[jersey cubs fan]

My dad and I got in the argument while he was loathing over Teixeira. He was talking about how amazing Teixera's arm is

 

Why was your dad loathing over Teixeira while lauding his amazing arm?

 

 

 

Oh, and you two should probably start looking into counseling.