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john/z28jd So if you go according to Bill James list AND the opinion of baseball writers/players/experts from 1969 then you would have to agree that Mike Schmidt wouldve been the 1st 3rdbaseman ever in the Hall of Fame? That to me is ridiculous,if the standards are set that high then you could still possibly be at just Schmidt right now,and maybe Brett but like i said he played over 1000 games at other positions(1b/dh)
Gil just to answer your one question,i did play a little 3rdbase and shortstop during little league but im a lefty so coaches didnt let me play there much.I also had the strongest arm and all but one team i played on so i usually pitched and played centerfield. 3rdbase probably was my best position tho,because i could field better than most kids,but i wasnt fast,i just had quick initial reactions.Im surprised theres no lefty 3rdbaseman but i assume most coaches stereotype lefties from an early age