Leftie positions?

[sister61]

What do you feel are the best positions a leftie should play on the field?

 

[quincy]

C is the only position a lefty has an advantage.

 

[RADZ69RACH]

i want say it will help . but both my lefties are outfeild..we are 16u . and both play left and center and have had one throw out runnersgoing home 3 different times ...

 

[Rooster's Dad]

Consider pitching.

 

[Amy in AZ.]

I never make a distinction.

 

[Sweet Lou]

At some point in competitive softball, 2B, SS and 3B become closed to left handed players. All other positions are fair game.

 

[Coach JV]

I agree with Lou, we faced a team last year with 3 leftie pitchers.
It is a tough adjustment when the girls are used to seeing release point of
RH pitcher

 

[Greenmonsters]

First base, right field, center field, second, and catcher (in that order), but many coaches will only put a lefty at first base or right field. I have never seen a lefty in left field, but I don't see why it can't be done.

Why? IMO, lefties have a distinct advantage at C and LF only. No advantage/disadvantage in CF or P. Slight disadvantage in RF and 1B. And distinct disadvantage at 2B, SS, and 3B.

 

[MsDinosaur]

First, outfield, pitcher, catcher. Our team's two lefties play first and outfield. They've both had some pitching lessons, but neither pitches in games.

 

[Ktowncoach]

I have always played my lefties in RF, SS, and P.