How tall are catchers

Wieters, the Orioles' starting catcher, is listed at and He's already gained an appreciation for the physical demands of the job. Last year, I ended up around so I lost around five pounds more than I wanted. The durability questions are there for tall catchers, even when they're healthy.

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By Joe Christensen Star Tribune. Being tall with chronic knee and back issues is another. Neal III contributed to this report. Christensen StarTribune. More from Star Tribune. Taste 10 great cinnamon and caramel rolls from Twin Cities area bakeries November Business Study: Mpls. Pitchers, especially in modern times, tend to be taller. In the past, middle infielders used to be quite thin and small, but the trend shifted starting with Cal Ripken and Ryne Sandberg in the s, and Alex Rodriguez and Jeff Kent in the s.

Most middle-infielders today are expected to swing the bat with authority and not just be defensive specialists a la Mark Belanger of the Baltimore Orioles circa lates to early s. Pitchers, first-basemen and right-fielders log in at the same height, on average the tallest of MLB players. For a designated hitter, just consider what position he played prior to becoming a DH. Few players, if any, progress through the minor leagues just as a DH; and many designated hitters still roam the field at times, like J.

Martinez of the Boston Red Sox today, who could be seen in the outfield or even at first base at times. Some players defy expectations with their height per their position, or overall size compared with the era they played. He was a superb hitter, and was considered a very good if not excellent fielder.

Then again, he was known more for his hitting prowess than defensive abilities. Yes and no. This is important, because sometimes a batter starts with an exaggerated stance, only to naturally rise as he prepares to actually swing. Given the high offensive production levels first basemen are expected to contribute, as well as the running and throwing limitations permitted, the position has skewed toward more experienced players in recent times. The average age of regular first basemen was Of greater note at first base is the diminishing requirement for height.

A 6-foot player was once deemed too short to play first base, with exceptions made for the most prodigious sluggers, such as Prince Fielder. The reason for the height prerequisite was that taller players created larger targets and could stretch farther to receive throws. The tallest average height ever at first base was That figure dropped all the way to Anecdotal evidence indicates that many non-sluggers under 6 feet tall, e.

In another example, the Brewers shifted 6-foot Keston Hiura to first base. The average age of non-first base infielders was That ranks in the 20th percentile for youngest all time. The age of non-first base infielders fell dramatically in the s as it declined from historically old levels in the late s and early s.

At The average age of regulars in and was Second basemen are trending down from high average ages in the early s.