Hot Corner

Third base has always been my favorite position in baseball. I didn’t quite have the arm to make that throw across the diamond. That is a key to having a quality third baseman. He needs to have the arm to throw all the way across the diamond to first base.

Third base has always been called the “hot corner” because of the how fast the ball comes off the bat and gets to third. Your third baseman must have quick reflexes to be able to catch those hot smashes. The third baseman also needs to be able to anticipate the bunt.

As you form your project team you will need that third baseman. What will that project third baseman bring to the table?

• A strong arm – The third baseman on your project team will be the one who can do the heavy lifting for the team. They will be able to carry the group and do some of the tasks that require some heavy lifting (crunching numbers, preparing spreadsheets or doing some serious research). 
• Quick reflexes – The third baseman you choose needs to react quickly to change. They need to deliver information quickly and accurately to the group.
• Anticipate the bunt – They need to be able to recognize the small stuff. But they can’t just recognize it but they must react to it quickly. They can’t gloss over the small stuff on the project. You have to have that person who recognizes and reacts to the small but important aspects of the project.

Secure a “hot corner” player and solidify your infield on your project team.

Tomorrow we will look at the outfield positions.