The generally accepted average MLB players’ heights, by position: Pitcher: 6′ 2.5” Catcher: About 6′ First-Baseman: same as Pitcher and Right-Fielder, 6′ 2.5”
How tall is the average MLB 1st baseman?
Physical Measurables: Height: Between 6’2″ and 6’6″ Weight between 190 and 240 lbs.
Who is the shortest first baseman in the MLB?
Jose Altuve is the shortest player in baseball at 5-foot-6, but there are more than 100 MLB players under 6 feet.
Does a first baseman have to be tall?
Also called 1B, first base, first sacker or cornerman, the first baseman is ideally a tall player with good flexibility. The flexibility is needed for two main reasons.
What is the average height for a MLB player?
According to data shared by Baseball-Reference.com, the average height of regular position players in the major leagues, weighted by games started, peaked at 73 inches in 2016. It fell to 72.9 inches in 2019 and 2020.