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The Team
The Fielding Team • The battery • Pitcher – the pitcher stands on the mound located in the middle of the baseball diamond. His primary job is to pitch (throw) the ball at the batter. He also fields ground balls and runs to cover first base. • Catcher – the catcher crouches behind the home plate and catches or block all pitches made by the pitcher to prevent base runners from advancing. With his strong throwing arm, he also prevents bases from getting stolen. He wears protective equipment and a special catching glove designed as a padded target. • The Infielders – their jobs is to field and ground balls hit in their direction and prevent the runners from gaining the base. • First Base • Second Base • Third Base • Shortstop – this position requires a strong throwing arm as he is farthest from first base. • The Outfielders – their job is to catch any throws made to the outfield. Left, center, and right designates their position on the field. • Left Fielder • Center Fielder • Right Fielder Other team members • Manager – determines the lineup and decides how to substitute players during the game • Coach – assists the manager in running and training the team • Pitching coach • Hitting coach • Bullpen coach • Utility players – a player who can play several positions • Designated hitter – a player who is, at the start of the game, designated to bat instead of the pitcher in the lineup |
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