baseballers
Bat and glove
Baseballers is a casual term for people who play baseball, used more commonly in Australian and British English than in American English, where baseball player is the standard term.
The baseballers headed to the pub after their match.
The word follows the pattern of other informal player designations like footballers and cricketers.
Masked diamond position
- shortstopInfield position, number six
- second basemanMiddle diamond defender
- first basemanFielder at initial base
- third basemanInfielder near left foul line
infielder · outfielder · designated hitter · utility player · closer · reliever · center fielder · left fielder
Inexperienced newcomer
- veteranExperienced former soldier
- all-starExceptionally talented performer
- prospectPotential client or opportunity
- phenomExceptional talent, informally
legend · journeyman · free agent · draft pick · minor leaguer · call-up · batting champion · triple crown
Powerful baseball batter
- swingSuspended recreational seat
- battingSwinging at pitches
- strikeoutBatter retired on pitches
- homerunHit clearing all bases
singles · doubles · triples · RBI · batting average · slugging · walks · bunt
Heaped earth formation
- fastballMaximum-speed baseball throw
- sliderAdjustable interface element
- curveballPitch with spin-induced arc
- changeupDeliberately slow pitch
knuckleball · windup · delivery · earned run average · shutout · no-hitter · perfect game · wild pitch
Fitted hand covering
- catchSeize or snag
- throwPropel by arm motion
- double-playTwo outs, one action
- errorFault in communication
assist · range · positioning · relay throw · pickoff · gold glove · mitt · barehanded
catcher
Masked diamond position
- shortstopInfield position, number six
- second basemanMiddle diamond defender
- first basemanFielder at initial base
third baseman · infielder · outfielder · designated hitter · utility player · closer · reliever · center fielder · left fielder · right fielder
rookie
Inexperienced newcomer
- veteranExperienced former soldier
- all-starExceptionally talented performer
- prospectPotential client or opportunity
phenom · legend · journeyman · free agent · draft pick · minor leaguer · call-up · batting champion · triple crown · retired number
slugger
Powerful baseball batter
homerun · singles · doubles · triples · RBI · batting average · slugging · walks · bunt · cleanup
mound
Heaped earth formation
- fastballMaximum-speed baseball throw
- sliderAdjustable interface element
- curveballPitch with spin-induced arc
changeup · knuckleball · windup · delivery · earned run average · shutout · no-hitter · perfect game · wild pitch · southpaw
glove
Fitted hand covering
- catchSeize or snag
- throwPropel by arm motion
- double-playTwo outs, one action
error · assist · range · positioning · relay throw · pickoff · gold glove · mitt · barehanded
Yankees
New York baseball franchise
Phillies · Astros · Twins · Mariners · Orioles · Blue Jays · Rangers · Angels · White Sox · Tigers
baseballerscricketers
Players of bat-and-ball sport
soccer players · footballers · hockey players · basketball players · rugby players