center fielder
Deep middle defender
A center fielder is the defensive player in baseball or softball who covers the middle portion of the outfield.
The position demands speed and range, as center fielders back up plays to left and right field and typically cover the most ground.
They often serve as the outfield captain, calling off other fielders on fly balls: The center fielder waved off the left fielder and made the catch.
Field beyond bases
- diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone
- grassNarrow-leaved ground cover
- warning trackDirt strip near outfield fence
- gapUnfilled space between
alley · straightaway · shallow · deep · foul line · fence · wall · bleachers
catch
Seize or snag
arm · range · tracking · flyball · positioning · relay · cutoff · backup · instincts · footwork
outfield
Field beyond bases
- diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone
- grassNarrow-leaved ground cover
- warning trackDirt strip near outfield fence
gap · alley · straightaway · shallow · deep · foul line · fence · wall · bleachers · stands
speed
Rate of motion
sprint · acceleration · range · leaping · diving · stamina · reflexes · instincts · arm strength · first step
rookie
Inexperienced newcomer
all-star · leadoff · lineup · roster · contract · draft pick · free agent · trade · callup · demotion
- Baseball Peoplepitcher, catcher, shortstop, first baseman, second baseman
- baseball defenseshortstop, second baseman, first baseman, third baseman, catcher
- outfieldleft field, right field, RF, outfield wall, warning track
- OutfieldersMike Trout, Mookie Betts, Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Willie Mays
- team rolesteam lead, captain, healer, goalkeeper, vice captain
- ballpark locationshome plate, first base, second base, third base, infield
center fieldercatcher
Masked diamond position
first baseman · shortstop · second baseman · third baseman · infielder
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