First Basemen's Decline in 2024

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Kurkjian: Who's on first? A closer look at the decline of the first baseman

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In 2024 , major league first basemen batted246, their lowest total since 1900 and their OPS of736.

The days of classic first baseman such as John Olerud , Don Mattingly , Mark Grace seem to be over for now.

"The numbers don't lie. It's not as important, or as productive, as it was''.

First basemen have had the biggest drop in OPS among all positions since 2015 , ESPN Research says.

Buck Showalter : "These are strange times. If you have a good first baseman these days , it's gold" Bobby Valentine : "We are looking for smaller guys, shorter guys to play first base these days ".

Anthony Rizzo , a free agent, only plays first base.

Of the 30 primary first basemen in the major leagues, only four throw left-handed.

There is hope that things at first base can, and will, change.

Princeton 's baseball coach: "We're going to get back to sluggers like Triston Casas'' .

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