We’ve all heard the old adage, “Size matters.” Now, before your mind goes into the gutter (for shame…..for shaaaaaame), I am applying this adage in reference to the catching position in Major League Baseball.
Catchers who have a lot of size, i.e. height and/or weight, usually do not remain at the position. They are frequently moved to another position, such as 1st base to take advantage of their height, or right field, sometimes 3rd base, to take advantage of their throwing arm.
Either way, it’s rare that a catcher can stay behind the dish if they are very tall.