First off welcome to the community @lee.bramham
In General yes but I don’t think he has to for your question. It is a common one among new bass players.
See here Numb pinkie, Pinky problem, My Pinky is Nonconformist, Pinky Hate Club
You can also use the magnifying glass in the top right to search for topics already discussed. A lot of people have short/stubby fingers. There are also some threads about “small hands” but all in all it boils down to: you have small hands. Deal with it and find a way to play.