leftfielder

Foul line guardian

A leftfielder is the defensive player in baseball or softball who covers left field—the area of the outfield to the left of center when viewed from home plate.

The position requires range, a strong throwing arm, and the ability to read fly balls off the bat: The leftfielder made a diving catch to end the inning.

defense

catch

Seize or snag

throwPropel by arm motion
gloveFitted hand covering
divingEntering water deliberately

relay · cutoff · backup · range · assist · putout · error · flyout · tagging · scoop

batting

hitter

One who bats

sluggerPowerful baseball batter
batterUncooked cake mixture
cleanupRestoration of order

power · contact · double · triple · slugging

position

corner

Meeting point of edges

gapUnfilled space between
lineContinuous mark or queue
shallowWithout much depth

deep · wall · rotation · platoon · starter · reserve · lineup · shift · positioning

player

rookie

Inexperienced newcomer

veteranExperienced former soldier
prospectPotential client or opportunity
starterInitiator of action

backup · platoon · scout · trade · contract

Opposites

field position

leftfielderrightfielder

Baseball corner position

right fielder · catcher · right field · infielder · first baseman

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