Is it just more difficult for him to get out of the way of the too high and too tight pitches because of his stance? (sbnation.com)
I had enough room to cross my legs, which was nice given how tight the pitch is in regular United Economy and the duration of a transcontinental flight. (milenomics.com)
You may have heard the old story that a big muscular guy is usually a sucker for a tight pitch. (si.com)