are there any major league players that have done that or can you do that????
2006-12-21 07:33:35 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Baseball
yes, brooks kieschnick
2006-12-21 07:34:48 · answer #1 · answered by comic_bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Known for being the Yankee's offensive powerhouse and owner of the "curse", Babe Ruth actually began his career as a very successful starting pitcher with the Red Sox. He compiled an 89-46 record and set numerous World Series pitching records. The year he was sold to the Yankees for an unspeakable $125,000, Babe made the transition from pitcher to OF/1B. Babe went on to become one of the best players in baseball history. This is the only circumstance I am aware of besides Brooks "Toolshed" Kieschnick and the Mark Grace gag back in 2002 with Arizona.
2006-12-21 10:42:36 · answer #2 · answered by IJr_IYIario 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Very few players have the skill level to do both roles. Brooks Kiechnick was a relief pitcher for the Brewers a couple years ago, and also made 2 appearances at first. Rick Ankiel of the Cardinals played in the outfield in the minors, but never first base.
2006-12-21 08:06:48 · answer #3 · answered by JerH1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
C: Joe Mauer. he's clearly the interest's suitable all-around catcher. 1B: Albert Pujols. he's the suitable hitter interior the interest at any place. 2B: Chase Utley. Has fairly some potential, and a super batting consumer-friendly for a 2Bman. SS: Hanley Ramirez. he's a perennial batting identify contender. 3B: Pablo Sandoval. a youthful potential hitter who is likewise a change hitter. There are some super hitters at 3B in MLB (A-Rod and Evan Longoria lined), yet Sandoval has the main promise. LF: Ryan Braun. He has some significant potential. CF: Torii Hunter. possibly no longer the suitable hitter at his place, yet he fields nicely, and he has this type of character that could convey an entire team at the same time. RF: Ichiro Suzuki. no person in MLB performs like Ichiro. And he consistently gets hits. DH: Jason Kubel. there is relatively a shortage of super DHs at present. yet Kubel hit .3 hundred with 28 homers final year, so i'm going to p.c.. him. P: Tim Lincecum. this may be an in depth opposition, nonetheless. Felix Hernandez, Roy Halladay and Johan Santana all must be in this spot.
2016-10-15 09:35:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes a pitcher can play any position, it's completely a manager's decision. Todd Helton was Tennesse's Ace pitcher his college senior year.
2006-12-21 12:14:53 · answer #5 · answered by RoyalsBball 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but i would think that a pitcher would only want to focus on the pitching because if he played first base also, it would confuse him and his game.
2006-12-21 08:25:56 · answer #6 · answered by aflac5190 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if Olerud is still in the league, but he pitched in college and was converted to first to get his bat in the game more often.
2006-12-22 12:25:07 · answer #7 · answered by tfedge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Robin Ventura. It was so hilarious too because it was a interleague game and the Dodgers were done so they put Ventura up on the mound.
2006-12-21 10:36:15 · answer #8 · answered by Michelle R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are more than likey to a 1st baseman emergency backup pitcher. It's rare but it has happened.
2006-12-21 08:06:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i remember one certain right fielder pitching some relief with the texas rangers. his career era is 27.00. kinda funny. that same game he blew out his elbow pitching his curveball. jose canseco is my hero.
2006-12-21 17:17:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vlad
2006-12-21 11:57:32 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋