They stand behind second base and catch fly balls and ground balls. They catch fly balls and are the last line of defense.Ĭenter Field: They stand in the center and are the most important outfielder. Left Field: Left fielders stand in left field, in the outfield between second and third base. They field ground balls, catch relays from the outfield and sometimes cover second base. They stand between second and third base usually. Shortstop: The shortstop is usually the captain of the infield. Third basemen cover third base and field ground balls. Third Baseman: This position is called the "hot corner" because they stand the closest to the batter. They field ground balls and cover second base on steal attempts. Second Baseman: This player stands between first and second base. Their job is to catch balls thrown to them by other infielders to get people out at first. They have to squat for the entire time they are on defense and catch the pitcher's pitches.įirst Baseman: This position is right next to first base. They pitch and try to get the batter out.Ĭatcher: Catchers are the hardest workers on the field. Pitcher: The pitcher is the most important player on the field. These positions are needed when a team is fielding, as when they are hitting, all but one player will be in the dugout. There are many different positions a player can hold.
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