Why can’t I play as a left-handed catcher?
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I realize that there have only been four in major league history. Most recent was in 1989 although he only played a few games for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Even as a two-way player, it will only what you pitch right hand when you’re a catcher as your secondary position.
Also, why can’t we select multiple positions as our secondary position? Look at how many multiple position players are in the game now. It’s never been uncommon for a second baseman to also play shortstop. But there are so many players in the major leagues right now they can play almost all positions.
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Try throwing to third with a right handed batter in the batters box.
You'll have your answer.
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@PriorFir4383355_XBL said in Why can’t I play as a left-handed catcher?:
Try throwing to third with a right handed batter in the batters box.
You'll have your answer.
That's not a reason it would be no different then throwing to 1st with a left handed batter for a right handed catcher. Seriously not even a logical argument, if someone wants to be a left handed catcher in RTTS let them. I'm baffled someone would even try and call that a well thought out statement and then use it.
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The real reason no left handers catch is the throw to second is more difficult not the one to third. I’m a lefty and tried it once in high school almost 40 years ago and it was a nightmare.
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The same reason you can't play as a 5' 3" 150 pound offensive tackle.
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Again these are not legitimate reasons if this person is telling the trueth that you can't make a left handed catcher. Doesn't matter if it's harder in real life. This is a video game where you can make a 7' 90lb 105mph under arm throwing SP who throws a 50mph fork ball. And the comparison to madden is again just a foolish argument with no merit. Because you can make a 4' batter that wieghs 300lbs in this game. It is no longer being used to make an online player only offline, so he's argument is a legitimate one.
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The reason there are no lefty catchers is because there are no lefty catchers mitts at a youth level
