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ProfessorGAC

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7. Versatile, Yes
Thu May 6, 2021, 07:39 PM
May 2021

But, a master of none. He had limited range and was poor at the 4-6-3 double play. Didn't throw to his left well. He was just ok at 2nd.
His arm wasn't great for 3rd & once Perez mastered the position, the Reds couldn't wait to put him there. That was late 60s, I think.
He had very limited range in the outfield, though he was sure handed.
His arm was below average, so he ended up at 1st base later in his career. Range is less an issue and playing some 3rd base prepared him for scooping hard throws from the dirt.
But, we have known for years that the 2 places teams his their defensive weak links were LF & 1st base. He spent considerable time in both spots. Of course, when Foster came along (although he wasn't a great fielder, either) they had to put the 30 HR guy there.
He played a lot of positions, but he was a hitter, not a great fielder.

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