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Size question about playing Baseball??

I am 15 years old, 6'3 about 175...is this good to play Right Field??

Update:

Tony B, this is not Little League I am talking about, I'm talking about my High School Team...they cut people because of size.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Size doesnt matter in baseball. Usualy, infielders are smaller, but ripken,jeter, and AROD proved that wrong. 1st baseman are always tall, though. As an outfielder, usualy outfielders are taller, becuase there is the myth that some people are to big to play infield. Your size is perfect, you are huge and size should not be a problem as most 15yr olds are 5'7-5'10. You sound good to be RF, as tall kids like you usualy have good arms and your weight and hieght sounds like you are pretty built.

  • 1 decade ago

    That is a perfect size for the outfield, now naturally you are going to want ot be as quick as possible to the ball and able to throw on a line to all bases.

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    Lack of discipline and common sense is what sets average players from the best. You do not have to be big to hit the ball far or throw the ball with great velocity. Flexibility and stability is what defines baseball players, but mental toughness and practicing at game speed is what separates them.

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  • 1 decade ago

    Right field is fine for you. I believe size matters for baseball. First, strike zone varies by size. They will pitch up to you; so taller guys need more discipline. Judgement for strikes is harder for taller guys as well. Taller guys will get off balanced easier as well.

    175 is a bit too thin (I assume the unit is pound). Good thing you are playing outfield so you don't have to have very good balance but you do need some power in your arm. I don't know how fast you are but I think if you are a muscular 180 to 190 pounds, you should have reasonable strength and speed.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    If you can run and don't get tired easily then yeah. If you can't run and you get tired easily then no.

    LoL don't listen to Tony B he been calling people stupid alot. I saw some other baseball questions and he answer some of them and said that.

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  • 1 decade ago

    Height is an asset for pitching and first base. But it is also good in the outfield.

  • 1 decade ago

    size matters at a few positions. first and catcher should have big guys.

  • If your name is Fast Louie, then yeah sure

  • 1 decade ago

    you can play any postion no matter your size anyway dude stupid questiob to ask

  • 1 decade ago

    your tall enough

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