baseball position
fielding positions in the sport of baseball
shortstop
defensive position in baseball and softball played on the left side of the infield between second and third bases
relief pitcher
baseball or softball pitcher who relieves a previous pitcher
first baseman
defensive position in baseball and softball, played on the far right side of the infield at or near first base
center fielder
defensive position in baseball
switch pitcher
baseball pitcher who can throw with both arms
Utility player
Baseball player who plays multiple positions
starting pitcher
baseball or softball pitcher who throws the first pitch for their team in a game
batter
offensive position in baseball and softball for the player attempting to hit the ball into play
Position player
Player who on defense plays as an infielder, outfielder, or catcherplayer who on defense plays as an infielder, outfielder, or catcher
pinch hitter
baseball and softball term for a substitute batter, replacing a player who is currently at bat
pinch runner
baseball and softball term for a substitute runner, made for a player currently on base
designated hitter
offensive position in baseball and softball
Phantom ballplayer
Baseball concept
switch-hitter
baseball player who can hit both left- and right-handed
closer
baseball or softball relief pitcher who specializes in finishing games
pitcher
player responsible for throwing ("pitching") the ball to the batters in a game of baseball or softball
outfielder
defensive position in baseball
outfielder
defensive position in baseball
infielder
defensive position in baseball
infielder
defensive position in baseball
left fielder
outfielder who plays defense in left field
third baseman
defensive position in baseball and softball, played on the far left end of the infield near third base
second baseman
defensive position in baseball and softball, played on the right side of the infield near second base
right fielder
the outfielder in baseball or softball who plays defense in right field
Utility player
role on a baseball team
catcher
defensive position in baseball and softball played behind home plate, facing the field