2007-06-06 22:31:16 · 10 answers · asked by Phillip G 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Actually, there have been more MBL players 5'8" tall or under than players 6'5" tall and over that have played in the major leagues. Talent is the key word.
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/charts/heights/heights.shtml
2007-06-07 01:27:40 · answer #1 · answered by Frizzer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most teams draft 5' 8" posistion players routinely.
However, a 5'8" pitcher would get severely discounted because of the lack of potential due to lack of size.
2007-06-07 06:18:55 · answer #2 · answered by blah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If he has the talent why wouldn't you? His height of course is not ideal, but that plays a minor role in the game. Remember Mugsy Bogues(?) was a professional basketball player who was only 5 foot something and he was an all star.
2007-06-06 23:49:34 · answer #3 · answered by Bloodsucker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God given talent, potential and work ethic are what they are looking for. I would take a 5'8" workhorse with a filthy uniform than a 6'4" prima donna pretty boy on steroids who stands and watches his homeruns float into the Bay.
I'd draft the heck out him/her!!
2007-06-07 01:35:22 · answer #4 · answered by sapper_12b4h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Last year's World Series MVP, David Eckstein of the Cardinals, is 5'6" and 170 lb.
2007-06-07 02:27:38 · answer #5 · answered by pob14 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. If he has major league talent what difference does his height make?
2007-06-07 00:50:24 · answer #6 · answered by bencas9900 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, why not? Who cares how tall he is. Look at David Eckstein. He's like 5'7'', and he's a good player. He's so good he was mvp in the world series. Tall, short, doesn't matter as long as you are good.
2007-06-07 03:57:56 · answer #7 · answered by starysky2004 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure. look at dioner navarro from the devil rays. the guy is only 5'9", but a really good catcher.
2007-06-07 04:03:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what a coincidence i fit that criteria. : )
2007-06-06 22:34:22 · answer #9 · answered by ....... 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure why not?
2007-06-07 02:14:17 · answer #10 · answered by John L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋