New Advanced Member Content for 3B Pickoffs
This week’s contribution for #FridayFielders is a timed pickoff play at third base.
This week’s contribution for #FridayFielders is a timed pickoff play at third base.
Today’s contribution for #FridayFielders is how third baseman should field ground balls to their left.
With an average to above-average speed runner flying up the line, a medium speed ground ball to third base can apply a lot of pressure. With the fielder charging, they have to be confident in their footwork to field the ball and make a strong throw to get the runner.
With Martin Prado on the disabled list, Derek Dietrich has had a chance to cover third for the Marlins a lot this year. He has taken this time to show his ability with the glove.