infielder
Shortstop, for one
An infielder is a baseball or softball player who occupies one of the four defensive positions in the infield: first base, second base, shortstop, or third base.
The term distinguishes these players from outfielders and the battery (pitcher and catcher): The manager shuffled his infielders to cover the bunt.
Fitted hand covering
- mittPadded hand covering
- cleatsSpiked sports shoes
- batting glovesPadded handwear for hitters
- wristbandBand encircling the arm
eye black · cap · uniform · sliding shorts · protective cup · sunglasses · rosin bag
Infield position, number six
- second basemanMiddle diamond defender
- first basemanFielder at initial base
- third basemanInfielder near left foul line
- keystoneArch's central locking stone
Defensive ball-handling skill
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
- rangeExtent of variation
- arm strengthMuscular force in limbs
- quick releaseTool-free detachment system
backhand · forehand · bare hand · scoop · stretch · pivot · reaction time · soft hands
Two outs, one action
- force outCompel to leave
- tag outDismiss by contact
- grounderGround-level batted ball
- line driveSharply hit ball, flat trajectory
pop fly · cutoff · relay throw · rundown · pickoff
Movement or work period
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- depthDistance below surface
- coverageExtent of inclusion
- anticipationState of awaiting something
communication · signaling · positioning · cheating · playing back
glove
Fitted hand covering
- mittPadded hand covering
- cleatsSpiked sports shoes
- batting glovesPadded handwear for hitters
wristband · eye black · cap · uniform · sliding shorts · protective cup · sunglasses · rosin bag
shortstop
Infield position, number six
- second basemanMiddle diamond defender
- first basemanFielder at initial base
- third basemanInfielder near left foul line
glove work
Defensive ball-handling skill
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
- rangeExtent of variation
- arm strengthMuscular force in limbs
quick release · backhand · forehand · bare hand · scoop · stretch · pivot · reaction time · soft hands · transfer
double play
Two outs, one action
line drive · pop fly · cutoff · relay throw · rundown · pickoff
shift
Movement or work period
anticipation · communication · signaling · positioning · cheating · playing back
- infield hitBase safely reached nearby
- utility infielderMulti-position reserve player
- middle infieldShortstop and second baseman
- middle infielderShortstop or second baseman
- infield flyAutomatic out on popups
- infield dirtBaseball diamond's earthen surface