Kris Bryant or Alec Bohm? – The Athletic

Every week, The Athletic MLB will answer a different variant on a simple question: Who would you rather have? We’ve debated the merits of mascots, managers, MVPs, starting pitchers and front office architects. This week, we look at two third basemen … 

Successful, tall third basemen are a rare breed.

Quick reaction times are imperative at the position. That typically doesn’t translate well to players with bigger builds, who require more distance to get lower to the ground and display less range. Troy Glaus and his 6-foot-5 frame set the standard, proving taller guys could handle the hot corner, where the 13-year big leaguer and four-time All-Star played more than 1,300 games.

Enter the Cubs’ Kris Bryant and the Phillies’ Alec Bohm, two 6-foot-5 third basemen. Bryant has established himself as one of the best power hitters in the game through his five big-league seasons. Bohm is a…