centerfielder
Patrols the grass
A centerfielder is the baseball or softball player who defends center field—the middle portion of the outfield, directly behind second base.
The position demands speed and range, as the centerfielder typically covers the most ground and backs up plays to left and right field.
The centerfielder tracked down the fly ball at the warning track.
Seize or snag
- flyballLofted batted ball
- trackingMonitoring location over time
- divingEntering water deliberately
- gloveFitted hand covering
throwing · range · positioning · reads · jumps · routes · relay · cut-off
Field beyond bases
- grassNarrow-leaved ground cover
- fenceBoundary structure between properties
- gapUnfilled space between
- alleyNarrow way between buildings
shallow · deep · straightaway · territory · patrol · roam · cover · anchor
Ordered list of participants
- leadoffFirst in sequence
- switch-hitterBats left and right
- sluggerPowerful baseball batter
- contactCommunication or physical touch
catch
Seize or snag
glove · throwing · range · positioning · reads · jumps · routes · relay · cut-off · assist
outfield
Field beyond bases
alley · shallow · deep · straightaway · territory · patrol · roam · cover · anchor · communication
lineup
Ordered list of participants
- leadoffFirst in sequence
- switch-hitterBats left and right
- sluggerPowerful baseball batter
sprint
Brief maximum-speed effort
agile · quick · acceleration · blazing · wheels · legs · burner · range
prospect
Potential client or opportunity
- draftPreliminary version of text
- rookieInexperienced newcomer
- all-starExceptionally talented performer
MVP · scouting · contract · trade · free-agent · minor-league · MLB · legacy · legends · Mays
centerfielderinfielder
Diamond interior defender
catcher · shortstop · second baseman · third baseman · first baseman
center, field, fielder, centers, fields, fielders, centered, centering, central