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Why are second basemen short?

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Anonymous

 ∙ 12y ago
Updated: 8/7/2022

Middle infielders (second basemen and shortstops) have a tendency to be shorter than other players because their positions require very quick reactions and incredible agility, making a smaller player better fit for the position.

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So when they retire they can be jockeys!

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