Positions of Baseball

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Baseball Positions

Pitcher - Is the player who passes the baseball from the pitcher's mound
toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter who
attempts to either make contact with it or draw a walk.
Catcher - Crouches behind home plate and receives the ball from the
pitcher.
First Base - Is the player on the team playing defense who fields the area
nearest first base, and is responsible for the majority of plays made at that
base.
Second Base - A second baseman is the baseball player guarding second base.
Also called 2B, or second bagger, the second baseman often possesses quick
hands and feet, needs the ability to get rid of the ball quickly, and must be
able to make the pivot on a double play.
Third Base -The third baseman requires good reflexes in reacting to batted
balls, as he is often the closest infielder to the batter. The third base position
requires a strong arm, as the third baseman often makes long throws to first
base.
Shortstop - The shortstop shares second base with the second baseman. He is
thought of the most dynamic fielder as most of the hitters are right handed
and pull the ball slightly.
Left Field - Is an outfielder in the sport of baseball who plays defense in left
field. Left field is the area of the outfield to the left of a person standing at
home plate and facing towards the pitcher's mound.
Center Field - A center fielder, abbreviated CF, is the outfielder in baseball
who plays defense in center field - the baseball fielding position between left
field and right field.
Right Field - A right fielder, abbreviated RF, is the outfielder in baseball who
plays defense in right field. Right field is the area of the outfield to the right of
a person standing at home plate and facing towards the pitcher's mound.

Fast Fact - The numbers refer to the numbering system to record defensive plays.

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