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Fielding positions in the sport of baseball
however, the pitcher and catcher are highly specialized positions and rarely will play at other positions. Fielders must be able to catch the ball well, as
Baseball_positions
Locations of players on a baseball field
In baseball and softball, while there are nine named fielding positions, players, with the exception of the pitcher and catcher, may move around freely
Baseball_positioning
"First base", etc., as sexual euphemism
in any form of foreplay or other sexual activity.[citation needed] Baseball positions are used as a coded reference to the roles played by men who have
Baseball_metaphors_for_sex
Role on a baseball team
player who can play all or most positions, or a player who regularly appears in the starting lineup at different positions. Utility infielders typically
Utility_player_(baseball)
Defensive position in baseball and softball played behind home plate, facing the field
Catcher is a position in baseball and softball. When a batter takes their turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the (home) umpire
Catcher
Defensive position in baseball
An outfielder is a person playing in one of the three defensive positions in baseball or softball, farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left
Outfielder
Player who pitches the ball in baseball
middle reliever, the setup man, and/or the closer. In abbreviating baseball positions, P is used as a general designation for pitchers. SP and RP are sometimes
Pitcher
In baseball, certain players on defense
In baseball, a position player is a player who on defense plays as an infielder, outfielder, or catcher. A pitcher is generally not considered a position
Position_player
Defense position in baseball and softball
the baseball or softball fielding position between second and third base, which is considered to be among the most demanding defensive positions. Historically
Shortstop
Defensive position in baseball
An infielder is a baseball player stationed at one of four defensive "infield" positions on the baseball field, between first base and third base. In a
Infielder
Sequence in which the members of the offense bat against the pitcher
for "batting around" to have occurred. In modern American baseball, some batting positions have nicknames: "leadoff" for first, "cleanup" for fourth,
Batting_order_(baseball)
Defensive position in baseball
shortstop) Baseball portal Baseball Hall of Fame Outfield Baseball positions Nelson, Steve (December 4, 2020). "Understanding Every Baseball Position and Their
Center_fielder
Athlete who plays multiple different positions within the same sport
can play several positions competently. Sports in which the term is often used include association football, basketball, rugby, baseball, softball, ice
Utility_player
Term for a substitute batter in baseball and softball
In baseball, a pinch hitter (PH) is a substitute batter. Batters can be substituted at any time while the ball is dead (not in active play). The manager
Pinch_hitter
Baseball offensive act of facing the pitcher and attempting to hit the ball into play
In baseball, batting is the act of facing the opposing pitcher and trying to produce offense for one's team. A batter or hitter is a person whose turn
Batting_(baseball)
Offensive position in baseball and softball
international-level games, starting with the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Unlike other positions, the DH is "locked" into the batting order. No multiple
Designated_hitter
Bat-and-ball game
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each, taking turns batting and fielding. The game occurs over the course of several
Baseball
Baseball term for pitcher and catcher
In baseball, the battery is the pitcher and the catcher, who may also be called batterymen, or batterymates in relation to one another. The use of the
Battery_(baseball)
Baseball fielding position
In baseball and softball, second baseman, abbreviated 2B, is a fielding position in the infield, between second and first base. The second baseman often
Second_baseman
Major League Baseball award
Year (in MLB; all positions) Baseball Digest Player of the Year (in MLB; position players only; from 1969 to 1993, included all positions; in 1994, a separate
Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award
Major_League_Baseball_Most_Valuable_Player_Award
Defensive position in baseball
A right fielder, abbreviated RF, is the outfielder in baseball or softball who plays defense in right field. Right field is the area of the outfield to
Right_fielder
First batter in baseball
In baseball, a leadoff hitter is a batter who bats first in the lineup. It can also refer to any batter who bats first in any inning. Traditionally, the
Leadoff_hitter
Infield defensive position in baseball and softball
A first baseman, abbreviated 1B, is the player on a baseball or softball team who fields the area nearest first base, the first of four bases a baserunner
First_baseman
Baseball concept
scoring position (abbreviated BA/RISP or BA/RSP) is a baseball statistic derived by dividing a players hits with runners in scoring positions by their
Scoring_position
North American professional baseball league
Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball league in North America composed of 30 teams, divided equally between the National League (NL)
Major_League_Baseball
Substitute baserunner in baseball or softball
assume a defensive position, or may be substituted for at the manager's discretion. In the early history of professional baseball, the National League
Pinch_runner
Occurrence within the game of baseball
In baseball, pitching by position players refers to the act of a position player (a player who is normally a catcher, an infielder, an outfielder, or,
Pitching_by_position_players
Baseball poem by Franklin Pierce Adams
Tinker to second baseman Evers to first baseman Chance. Per standard baseball positions, this play is recorded as 6-4-3 (shortstop to second baseman to first
Baseball's_Sad_Lexicon
Defensive position in baseball
In baseball, a left fielder, abbreviated LF, is an outfielder who plays defense in left field. Left field is the area of the outfield to the left of a
Left_fielder
Recording of details of baseball games
Baseball scorekeeping is the practice of recording the details of a baseball game as it unfolds. Professional baseball leagues hire official scorers to
Baseball_scorekeeping
Baseball position
A third baseman, abbreviated 3B, is the player in baseball or softball whose responsibility is to defend the area nearest to third base — the third of
Third_baseman
Individual who retrieves and supply balls for players or officials in some sports
since been included in the National Baseball Hall of Fame as the first mother-daughter ball-retrieving duo in baseball. Ball boys are stationed around the
Ball_boy
well-suited for this.) In baseball, although only the positions of pitcher and catcher are prescribed by the rules, fielders' positions are dictated closely
Comparison of baseball and cricket
Comparison_of_baseball_and_cricket
American baseball player (born 2004)
December 21, 2004) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Clark was selected with the third
Max_Clark_(baseball)
Field games played by two opposing teams
(69 ft)-square field. In baseball-like games, the fielders (also known as "position players") operate in a standard set of baseball positions because it is generally
Bat-and-ball_games
Legal pitching positions in baseball
In baseball, there are two legal pitching positions: the windup, and the set. Colloquially, the set is often referred to as "the stretch", although this
Pitching_position
primarily infielders; the group covers virtually the complete range of baseball positions, missing only a third baseman. DiComo, Anthony (January 20, 2010)
List of Major League Baseball players who played in four decades
List_of_Major_League_Baseball_players_who_played_in_four_decades
American baseball player (born 1993)
an American professional baseball left fielder and designated hitter for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played
Kyle_Schwarber
Throughout the history of baseball, the rules of the game have changed frequently as the game continues to evolve. A few typical rules that most professional
Rules_of_baseball
Baseball Baseball uniform Baseball field Baseball positions Sports equipment Dan Formosa, Paul Hamburger (2016). Baseball Field Guide: An In-Depth Illustrated
Baseball clothing and equipment
Baseball_clothing_and_equipment
outfielders. Players in positions 2 through 9—all positions except the pitcher—are position players. A defensive player also positions himself differently—sets
Glossary_of_baseball_terms
The 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 96th Major League Baseball All-Star Game played between the American League (AL) and the National
2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
2026_Major_League_Baseball_All-Star_Game
Type of uniform worn by baseball players
themselves had different colors and patterns that reflected the different baseball positions. In the late 1880s, the Detroit Wolverines and Washington Nationals
Baseball_uniform
Baseball term for baserunner positioning
In baseball and softball, a lead or lead off is the short distance that a player stands away from their current base. In baseball, to lead off, or to take
Lead_off
Honorary title in baseball
coaches in modern baseball. For example, according to the 1898 official rules, the captain was responsible for assigning the players' positions and batting
Captain_(baseball)
Baseball statistics database
Baseball Reference is a baseball statistics database maintained by Sports Reference. The site provides career statistics for Major League Baseball (MLB)
Baseball_Reference
International baseball tournament
The 2026 World Baseball Classic was an international professional baseball tournament between 20 national baseball teams, and the sixth iteration of the
2026_World_Baseball_Classic
Baseball concept
sabermetrics, the defensive spectrum is a graphical representation of the positions on a baseball field, arranged from the easiest (such as first base and the outfield
Defensive_spectrum
Athlete capable of playing multiple positions in their sport
both the shooting guard (2) and small forward (3) positions, and in essence swing between the positions. Examples include: NBA players: Tracy McGrady, Vince
Swingman
Playing field section in baseball and cricket
(cricket) Baseball field Total Football Outfielder, for more information about the baseball fielding positions in the outfield. Wall climb, baseball players
Outfield
Annual sporting award
(discontinued in 1946) Baseball Digest Player of the Year (in MLB; for position players) (from 1969 to 1993, included all positions; in 1994, a separate
Baseball America Major League Player of the Year
Baseball_America_Major_League_Player_of_the_Year
Making three outs during the same play in baseball
play, also known as an "around the horn" triple play, per standard baseball positions. During the 1973 season, Baltimore Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson
Triple_play
Baseball position
In baseball, a cleanup hitter is the fourth hitter in the batting order. The cleanup hitter is traditionally the team's most powerful hitter. His job is
Cleanup_hitter
International baseball tournament
World Baseball Classic (WBC), also referred to as the Classic, is a quadrennial international baseball tournament sanctioned by the World Baseball Softball
World_Baseball_Classic
American baseball coach (1955–2026)
1955 – July 26, 2026) was an American baseball pitcher and college baseball coach. He was the head baseball coach at the University of Minnesota from
John Anderson (baseball coach)
John_Anderson_(baseball_coach)
Annual baseball series in Japan
The Nippon Professional Baseball All-Star Series is an annual baseball series of All-Star Games between players from the Central League and the Pacific
Nippon Professional Baseball All-Star Series
Nippon_Professional_Baseball_All-Star_Series
Baseball award given annually to the best fielder at each position in each league in MLB
Major League Baseball (MLB) players judged to have exhibited superior individual fielding performances. It is awarded at each fielding position in both the
Gold_Glove_Award
Joint arrangement of a team on its field of play
player positions in some particular sports, see: Basketball positions Baseball fielding positions Cricket fielding positions American football positions Association
Position_(team_sports)
American baseball player and coach (born 1980)
American former professional baseball utility player and coach who is the manager for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB
Don_Kelly_(baseball)
Major League Baseball franchise in West Sacramento, California
professional baseball team currently and temporarily based in West Sacramento, California. The Athletics compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member
Athletics_(baseball)
American baseball player (born 1968)
American former second baseman who played for 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1992 to 2008. He played for six teams in his career, becoming
Jeff_Kent
Occupation on a baseball team
In Major League Baseball, the general manager (GM) of a team typically controls player transactions and bears the primary responsibility on behalf of the
General_manager_(baseball)
Annual athletic award
(discontinued in 1946) Baseball Digest Player of the Year (in MLB; for position players) (from 1969 to 1993, included all positions; in 1994, a separate
Best Major League Baseball Player ESPY Award
Best_Major_League_Baseball_Player_ESPY_Award
Assistant to a manager in baseball
League Baseball rules. The most prominent of these positions are the athletic trainer and the strength and conditioning coach. All Major League Baseball teams
Coach_(baseball)
Curaçaoan baseball player (born 1977)
1977) is a Curaçaoan former professional baseball center fielder who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), most notably for the Atlanta Braves
Andruw_Jones
Tactical act in baseball
In baseball, base running is the act of running from base to base, performed by members of the team at bat. Base running is a tactical part of the game
Base_running
International baseball event
parentheses indicate positions in the WBSC World Rankings as of December 31, 2021[update]. Note: Numbers in parentheses indicate positions in the WBSC World
2023 World Baseball Classic qualification
2023_World_Baseball_Classic_qualification
American baseball player (born 1948)
(born April 19, 1948) is an American former outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1985. Miller attended Union High School (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
Rick_Miller_(baseball)
In baseball statistics, a putout (denoted by PO or fly out when appropriate) is given to a defensive player who records an out by a tagging a runner with
List of Major League Baseball career putouts leaders
List_of_Major_League_Baseball_career_putouts_leaders
American baseball player and manager (born 1964)
broadcaster and former professional baseball player and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB). Girardi played the catcher position for the Chicago Cubs, Colorado
Joe_Girardi
American baseball player (born 1947)
August 13, 1947) is an American former professional baseball shortstop, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1969 to 1982 for the Seattle Pilots
Fred_Stanley_(baseball)
American baseball player (born 1964)
January 19, 1964) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for two seasons with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Jim_Morris
Hierarchy of professional baseball leagues affiliated with Major League Baseball
Minor League Baseball (MiLB) is a group of professional baseball organizations below Major League Baseball (MLB), constituted of teams affiliated with
Minor_League_Baseball
American publication based in Arizona
1980.[citation needed] The Collegiate Baseball All-Americans award was given to the best players at various positions in NCAA Division I. It was first awarded
Collegiate_Baseball_Newspaper
Men's baseball, along with women's softball, is one of the 43 medalling events at the 2026 Asian Games, which will be held at two locations in Aichi Prefecture
Baseball at the 2026 Asian Games
Baseball_at_the_2026_Asian_Games
Baseball statistic
depends on what position a player plays, with more value going to key defensive positions like catcher and shortstop than positions with less defensive
Wins_above_replacement
American baseball player (born 1999)
November 28, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for
Will_Klein_(baseball)
American baseball player (born 1959)
three outfield positions. Deseret News, September 12, 1983 Boxscore from Baseball Almanac Career statistics from MLB · ESPN · Baseball Reference · Fangraphs
R._J._Reynolds_(baseball)
Dominican baseball player (born 1906)
Major League Baseball's New York Yankees, averaging .500 against Yankees pitchers. Vargas played a number of positions on the baseball field, including
Tetelo_Vargas
Baseball list
Since 1939, over 500 Venezuelan baseball players have played in Major League Baseball. This list shows players who appeared in at least one game in MLB
List of Major League Baseball players from Venezuela
List_of_Major_League_Baseball_players_from_Venezuela
Japanese baseball player (born 1994)
1994) is a Japanese professional baseball designated hitter and pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Nicknamed "Shotime", he
Shohei_Ohtani
Type of baseball with no teams
Scrub baseball (also called workup, because the fielders work their way up to bat) is a way of playing baseball with no teams. The number of players is
Scrub_baseball
American baseball player (1941–2024)
"Charlie Hustle", was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1963 to 1986, most prominently as
Pete_Rose
Puerto Rican baseball player (born 1991)
KEE-kay), is a Puerto Rican professional baseball utility player for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB
Enrique_Hernández_(baseball)
Large leather glove worn by baseball players
A baseball glove or mitt is a large glove worn by baseball players of the defending team, which assists players in catching and fielding balls hit by a
Baseball_glove
Monthly award in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball (MLB) honors its best rookies with a Rookie of the Month Award for one player in the American League (AL) and one in the National
Major League Baseball Rookie of the Month Award
Major_League_Baseball_Rookie_of_the_Month_Award
1985 book by Bill James
Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract is a reference book written by Bill James featuring an overview of professional baseball decade by decade, along
The Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract
The_Bill_James_Historical_Baseball_Abstract
Professional sports hall of fame in New York, U.S.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is a history museum and hall of fame in Cooperstown, New York, operated by a private foundation. It serves
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
National_Baseball_Hall_of_Fame_and_Museum
American baseball player (born 1997)
18, 1997) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for
Brandon_Marsh_(baseball)
American baseball player (born 1981)
1981) is an American former professional baseball second baseman and outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays/Rays
Ben_Zobrist
Sport for visually impaired people
Beep baseball is a form of baseball which can be played by people who are visually impaired, using a ball that beeps. The National Beep Baseball Association
Beep_baseball
College Baseball Season
The 2026 Texas Longhorns baseball team represented the University of Texas at Austin during the 2026 NCAA Division I baseball season. The Longhorns played
2026 Texas Longhorns baseball team
2026_Texas_Longhorns_baseball_team
Baseball league representing the highest level of professional baseball in Japan
Nippon Professional Baseball (日本野球機構にほんやきゅうきこう, Nippon Yakyū Kikō; NPB) is a professional baseball league and the highest level of baseball in Japan. Locally
Nippon_Professional_Baseball
Cuban baseball player (1936–2021)
1936 – July 2, 2021) was a Cuban professional baseball outfielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds (1960), Philadelphia
Tony_González_(baseball)
The question of the origins of baseball has been the subject of debate and controversy for more than a century. Baseball and the other modern bat, ball
Origins_of_baseball
Baseball awards
(discontinued in 1946) Baseball Digest Player of the Year (in MLB; for position players) (from 1969 to 1993, included all positions; in 1994, a separate
Players_Choice_Awards
Mid-summer MLB baseball game
League Baseball All-Star Game, also known as the "Midsummer Classic", is an annual professional baseball game sanctioned by Major League Baseball (MLB)
Major League Baseball All-Star Game
Major_League_Baseball_All-Star_Game
American baseball coach
scout for multiple Major League Baseball teams, served as a minor league hitting coach, and held assistant coaching positions at the collegiate level. At
Danny_Acosta_(baseball)
American baseball player (born 1944)
Okrie to switch positions to catcher, in order to improve his chances of being promoted into the major leagues. In 1971, Major League Baseball made it compulsory
Bob_Montgomery_(baseball)
American baseball analyst (born 1961)
James Goodwin Bowden IV (born May 18, 1961) is an American baseball analyst, broadcaster and former executive. He is a co-host of SiriusXM's "Inside Pitch"
Jim_Bowden_(baseball)
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