baseball players

Baseball players are athletes who play the sport of baseball, typically as members of organized teams ranging from youth leagues to professional franchises.

The term encompasses all nine defensive positions—pitcher, catcher, infielders, and outfielders—as well as designated hitters in leagues that use them.

Professional baseball players, particularly those in Major League Baseball, often achieve celebrity status and can command substantial salaries.

He collected baseball players' autographs at spring training.