Who is the best third baseman in softball?

Who is the best third baseman in softball?

Dothan’s Kasey Cooper named top third baseman in college softball history by fans. Dothan native Kasey Cooper, seen playing with playing with Team USA in 2017, has been named in a fan vote as the top third baseman on ESPN’s Greatest All-Time Softball Team for college softball.

What does a 3rd baseman do in softball?

A third baseman, abbreviated 3B, is the player in baseball or softball whose responsibility is to defend the area nearest to third base — the third of four bases a baserunner must touch in succession to score a run. The third baseman sometimes must throw quickly to second base in time to start a double play.

Is 3rd base a good position?

Third Base You are generally not the brightest guy on the team. Third base is a reacting position. All of the characteristics that make someone a good boxer—light feet, quick hands, lack of concern for your well-being—also make you a good third baseman.

Is 3rd base an important position?

Quickness: at third base, being quick (reflexes) is more important than being fast (running speed). The only time a third baseman needs fast running speed is when fielding a bunt. Other than that, a third baseman needs quick, soft hands to handle a lot of hard-hit grounders and line drives.

What type of player plays 3rd base?

Third Base A third baseman needs quick reflexes, a good glove and an above-average throwing arm. A third baseman has the longest throw of any infielder to first base, so it is often that the player on the team with the best arm (and a good glove for fielding grounders to match) will play third base.

Is third base a hard position?

Third Base: Third base, also known as the ‘Hot Corner,’ is a tough position to play defensively. The margin of error is small when a third baseman has to make the longest infield throw to nail a runner at first base.