Daily News | As Bryce Harper braces for a new position, a former Phillies player weighs in: ‘First base is not easy’
with infield coach Bobby Dickerson and finally being cleared to throw to bases a few weeks ago, Harper’s first start at first base is nigh. Although he has played first for all but two batters in his career, team officials are betting on him being good at it because, well, it’s Harper.
“I had three guys that threw the ball differently across the diamond,” Hayes said. “The main thing is to get into a rhythm when you’re stepping toward where that ball is going to end up and catching it with your foot on the bag. Because if you step too early and you plant that front foot and the ball tails on you, you’re going to come off the bag or fall down and not be in a good, athletic position to complete the play.
Phillies left fielder Kyle Schwarber started 18 games at first base, including nine in the postseason, for the Red Sox in 2021. By his admission, it was an adventure. Among his biggest adjustments: standing so close to the batter. The proximity to home plate caused Schwarber to feel rushed whenever a ball was hit in his direction.
Harper sold the Phillies on a few potential advantages to moving to first base. In addition to bringing stability to the position — and putting an end to the yo-yoing of Alec Bohm between first and third — it would free up the DH spot for Schwarber, who has struggled in left field.But couldn’t Harper just play left field, where the throws are shorter than from right?
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