These top Baltimore Orioles first basemen not only could scoop a ball coming in at Major League speed, but they could poke one out of the yard, too.
But, before we discuss the three best first basemen in the last 30 years, it’s worth noting the criteria that makes one great.
First base might look like an easy position. All you have to do it catch the ball and tap the base before the runner gets there, right?
Not so fast.
When making the out, the first basement needs to be ready to field the ball and get back to the base in time.