The importance of first base
Most people who've watched Moneyball remember the conversation where Billy Beane asks Scott Hatteberg to transition from behind the plate to first base. Scott shows concern, saying that he's only ever played at catcher. Beane responds by asking manager Ron Washington to confirm that it's not that hard to play first base. Washington cuts the bullshit immediately, responding with "It's incredibly hard". This has been the only time that playing first base has been given the respect it should. I’m […]
