I was confounded because he couldn't throw the ball to first base.

The third baseman sometimes must throw quickly to second base in time to start a double play.

He can't do the simplest things, like catching throws to first base.

He threw to first base to complete an inning-ending double play.

In that game, Lytle played left field and would throw the ball to second base after he caught it, no matter the situation.

The catcher must then attempt to throw the ball to first base ahead of the runner.

Q: Everybody has tried to give you advice about your recent problems throwing the baseball to first base.

This means that a pitcher will throw to first base a lot more, a further strain on his arm.

But the jitters are still there, in various forms; throwing to first base is not a natural act for him right now.

Piazza also happens to be throwing the ball better to second base.