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Originally Posted by SkyDog
Right, but again, what that discussion isn't taking into account is the learning curve. Yes, it's easier than SS, but there *is* still a learning curve. The ball comes off the bat at a different angle, and you have to make entirely different plays. I agree that anyone who can play SS would eventually be a great defensive first baseman...but not immediately.
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That's not the way OOTP works, at least back to 2007. Experience makes an enormous difference in fielding ability now. Put even an excellent SS at 1B with no prior experience at the latter position, and he'll make a ton of errors in OOTP. Once he's built up experience, of course, he'll be a fantastic 1B if he has good range & hands.