You’re going to have to be more specific. Bartolo Colon is well overweight but he’s 45 years old and a special case. No everyday player in major league baseball is out of shape.
Baseball is a game of attrition; 162 three plus hour games in 186 days with over half of those days on the road either playing or on their way to play. Over a season, everyday players lose 10 to 20 pounds and all play with aches and pains that put would put the majority of fans butts firmly on a couch.
Some of the older players, largely permanent DH types, have leg injuries that prevent them from running as they did when they were younger. David Ortiz’ last two seasons he suffered pain in his legs to such an extent he took a physical therapist with him in every road trip so he could put on a uniform and play.
The uniform hides the extent of some players physical condition; you can’t see their six-pack abs or the definition of their muscle development but it’s their. It’s impossible to play at a major league - or play well a high minor league level - without above average physical conditioning. The core strength it takes to throw a 95 mph fast ball or hit one is off the charts.
No matter what some believe, successful baseball players are strong and fit.
Bryce Harper
Matt Harvey
Mike Trout
Ignore the outfit, that’s rookie hazing. The player on the left is Ozzie Albies
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