baseball player
Bat and glove
A baseball player is someone who plays baseball, the bat-and-ball sport with nine fielding positions and innings.
The term covers professionals and amateurs alike: He dreamed of becoming a baseball player.
In American culture, baseball players hold iconic status alongside football and basketball players as archetypal athletes.
Pouring vessel or hurler
- catcherMasked diamond position
- shortstopInfield position, number six
- left fielderOutfield position near third
- center fielderBaseball's deepest position
right fielder · designated hitter · closer · reliever · starter · pinch-hitter · pinch-runner · leadoff
Flying mammal or sports club
- gloveFitted hand covering
- mittPadded hand covering
- cleatsSpiked sports shoes
- helmetProtective head covering
cap · jersey · uniform · pine tar · batting gloves · catcher's mask · shin guards · chest protector
Swinging at pitches
- pitchingDelivering toward the plate
- fieldingHandling balls in play
- throwingPropelling by arm motion
- catchingAble to be transmitted
sliding · bunting · stealing · switch-hitting · arm strength · glove work
Crystallized carbon gemstone
- moundHeaped earth formation
- home plateScoring base in baseball
- batter's boxHitter's designated standing zone
- on-deck circlePre-at-bat staging zone
dugout · bullpen · foul line · warning track · infield · outfield · grass · dirt
Hits divided by attempts
- ERAPitcher effectiveness statistic
- RBIRuns driven home stat
- home runsHits clearing the outfield fence
- strikeoutsFailed plate appearances
walks · WAR · hits · doubles · triples · saves · wins · losses
Maximum-speed baseball throw
- curveballPitch with spin-induced arc
- sliderAdjustable interface element
- changeupDeliberately slow pitch
- knuckleballSpinless, erratic throw
sinker · cutter · splitter · screwball · two-seam · four-seam · breaking ball · heat
Best player award
- All-StarLeague exhibition branding
- Gold GloveBaseball fielding excellence award
- Cy YoungLegendary MLB pitcher, award namesake
- batting championHighest average hitter
Inexperienced newcomer
- veteranExperienced former soldier
- prospectPotential client or opportunity
- free agentUnsigned professional seeking employment
- starterInitiator of action
backup · injured · suspended · retired · Hall of Famer · journeyman · phenom · bust
pitcher
Pouring vessel or hurler
- catcherMasked diamond position
- shortstopInfield position, number six
- left fielderOutfield position near third
center fielder · right fielder · designated hitter · closer · reliever · starter · pinch-hitter · pinch-runner · leadoff · cleanup
bat
Flying mammal or sports club
helmet · cap · jersey · uniform · pine tar · batting gloves · catcher's mask · shin guards · chest protector · rosin bag
batting
Swinging at pitches
catching · sliding · bunting · stealing · switch-hitting · arm strength · glove work
diamond
Crystallized carbon gemstone
- moundHeaped earth formation
- home plateScoring base in baseball
- batter's boxHitter's designated standing zone
on-deck circle · dugout · bullpen · foul line · warning track · infield · outfield · grass · dirt
batting average
Hits divided by attempts
strikeouts · walks · WAR · hits · doubles · triples · saves · wins · losses · errors
fastball
Maximum-speed baseball throw
- curveballPitch with spin-induced arc
- sliderAdjustable interface element
- changeupDeliberately slow pitch
knuckleball · sinker · cutter · splitter · screwball · two-seam · four-seam · breaking ball · heat
MVP
Best player award
- All-StarLeague exhibition branding
- Gold GloveBaseball fielding excellence award
- Cy YoungLegendary MLB pitcher, award namesake
batting champion · Triple Crown · Hall of Fame · World Series MVP
rookie
Inexperienced newcomer
- veteranExperienced former soldier
- prospectPotential client or opportunity
- free agentUnsigned professional seeking employment
starter · backup · injured · suspended · retired · Hall of Famer · journeyman · phenom · bust · ace
Yankees
New York baseball franchise
Astros · Phillies · Mariners · Twins · Rangers · Orioles · Blue Jays · White Sox · Tigers · Reds
- playersathlete, competitor, gamer, participant, opponent
- school sportsbasketball, varsity, football, JV, soccer
- team rolesteam lead, captain, healer, goalkeeper, vice captain
- occupationsdoctor, teacher, baker, lawyer, nurse
- hobbyistshobbyist, hobbyists, enthusiasts, crafters, collectors
baseball playercricketer
Player of a bat-and-ball sport
soccer player · football player · hockey player · basketball player · rugby player
baseball playerspectator
Observer at an event
couch potato · fan · armchair quarterback · desk jockey · bookworm
baseball playerumpire
Sports match official
baseball coach · groundskeeper · sports commentator · team owner · spectator
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