"At higher levels of play, it is rare to see a -handed second baseman because of the inherent difficulties of turning a double play started by the shortstop. However, in youth leagues, and even at the high school level, where fractions of a second making a double play are much less important, there is no reason for a -handed player not to play second base. In fact, a -handed second baseman has a greater fielding range "up the middle" than a right handed player."