Even when he was in college, Bret thought he was better than second basemen in the big leagues. |
Speedier players can also try to bunt the ball and run out the throw to a base, giving basemen hard tags to ensure that they'll be safe when they reach the bag. |
He was easily one of the dominating first basemen of his generation, both at bat and on the field. |
However, he led other National League third basemen in fielding only once in the ten seasons he won the award. |
Would big-league baseball tell second basemen they can't make a play on the shortstop side of the bag? |
That entails getting a first basemen, second basemen, left fielder, and more if possible to create a better lineup. |