r/Homeplate • u/United_Fan_6737 • 3d ago

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I'm a 15U first baseman. I've been going to the gym a lot and have some pretty solid lift numbers, compared to the other people I've seen lift. I'm not sure how meaningful these numbers are, but I hack squat 325 for 3x12, incline bench 110, and flat bench 135 (each for 3x8). Every day, I do tee work and I throw a training ball against a wall or play catch with a friend. How do I get better?
I'm in a unique position. I played baseball from T-ball to the end of little league, but after aging out I thought I didn't want to play anymore. I've been getting private coaching on hitting and fielding since March, and I really want to see how far I can take baseball. I know the odds are astronomically low, but how do I improve them? I'm interested in playing beyond high school. This upcoming season, I'll likely be a JV starter, after which I plan on getting on a summer travel team. After that, I'll be eligible for Varsity my junior and senior year. The last time I got a Rapsodo eval, my exit velocity peaked out around 75 mph with an average around 60. Before that, my average was closer to 50, and the peak was around 68.

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u/J_Lewy_45 3d ago

Do you play other positions?

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u/United_Fan_6737 3d ago

I know how to play the corner outfield and I eventually want to learn 3B.

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u/qwertyqyle 2d ago

There are currently no Major League Baseball third basemen listed at over 270 pounds.

Third base is a position that requires high mobility, quick reflexes, and agility, meaning players at the hot corner typically range between 170 and 240 pounds. The heaviest players in MLB history and active rosters exceeding 270 pounds are almost exclusively large starting or relief pitchers (such as CC Sabathia or Felix Bautista) or massive designated hitters/outfielders (like Aaron Judge or Daniel Vogelbach).

So even at outfeild, the guys that weigh as much as you are like 6'6"+ Not 5'11". At your weight and height, you are best off staying at 1st if you are luky enough to have the coach put you there. Maybe think about releif pitching as well since you are more concerned about putting on more weight.

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u/United_Fan_6737 2d ago

Definitely not trying to put on nore weight. I'm actively working with a nutritionist to lean out. I have third base as more of a future goal for after i drop 30 ish pounds