Ryan Ludwick Orders A New Glove

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Ryan Ludwick played firstbase when he was five years old, which would be 1983..

"I was the best at catching the ball," Ludwick said. "I was a centerfielder ever since then until I broke my hip, then I moved to the corner. I played outfield all my life and pitched."

Ludwick ordered a firstbaseman's mit which he will use to work on a new position.

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"We're kind of in a bind right now with Joey," Ludwick said. "We have a lot of parts or pieces in different areas because certain pieces are missing. I'm willing to do whatever."

Ludwick was in the Cleveland organization in 2003 where he was coached by Cincinnati native, Buddy Bell.

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"He is one of my favorite coaches of all-time," Ludwick said.  "I worked at firstbase with him every day.  It was Buddy's idea.  He told me that as I got older that would help my career and make me more valuable the more positions I can play.  It is a late start but can't hurt."

Ludwick's lack of experience is so limited he is not sure of the challenges he  will face in learning the position.

"I was too athletic to play firstbase, so I don't know," Ludwick said.  "I told Jay (Bruce) last night. 'You look the part.' He said, "What does that mean/""