Top 5 Fatties in the MLB

No, fatties are not excluded from playing baseball. By all historical accounts, the great Babe Ruth was a fatty himself. This isn't saying that fatties can't get it done at the major league baseball level, just they must be extremely good at hitting, mostly hitting it out of the park. This is pretty much the only way fatties in the MLB can be sure they make it around the bases. The only way I play baseball these days is if I'm on a field that I can be sure I'll hit it out of the park. This is how players like Prince Fielder are still playing. He either hits it out or just stops on first. No need to overexert yourself, ya know? Don't worry, this list won't be all hitters.

5. David Ortiz

Anyone that has the nickname "Big Papi" is okay in my book. Two positions are popular among fatties: first base and designated hitter. It is obvious as to why they are popular. They both require far less physical than say center field or short stop. By checking in at 6'4", 235, he fits in to the fatty requirements. At this point he is purely a DH, further solidifying his fatty status.

4. Carlos Lee

Sorry, but I just couldn't resist using that picture. This spot is dedicated to my cousins, Alex and Andrew Schaaf, who live in the Houston area and (sadly) are Astros fans. We were recently playing Major League Baseball 2K10 and Carlos Lee ran down a sharply hit ball to the outfield and made a nice catch. Either Alex or Andrew (I can't remember which one) made a comment saying "There's no way Carlos Lee is that fast." He comes in at 6'2" and 265, so I have a hard time believing that as well. Based off this picture it seems like he'd be better off as a limbo expert. Fatty for life.

3. Jim Thome

Token fat white guy here. He may be a little bit of a surprising choice, but he is 6'3" and 250 pounds. He has over 600 career home runs, which is good because he doesn't run very fast. This is more of a lifetime achievement award for having a long, productive career. Older pictures of him make him almost appear skinny, but he has certainly packed on the pounds as of late. Hey Jim Thome, this Buds for you.

2. CC Sabathia

6'7", 290 pounds. You are my hero, CC. Luckily you are very overpowering on the mound and use that large frame to your advantage. The Yankees are lucky that he has large, broad shoulders because they ask too much out of him. I would be CC's size if I were 8 inches taller. On an unrelated note, I think the Yankees staff purposely gives him a shirt that's a size or two too small to make sure that belly is on display for all to see. Long live the fatties!

1. Prince Fielder

He hits the ball out of the park alot, which is good because he can walk around the bases that way. He also plays first base, a fatties delight. Plus, he just LOOKS fat. I mean seriously. He's 5'11" and 275 pounds, which absolutely puts him into fatty territory. The first MLB game I went to was the Astros vs. the Brewers in Houston and I got a glimpse of Prince Fielder in person. My only thought was "Man, what a fatty." It's an honor to be in your fatty company, Prince.