middle infield
Between the bases
The middle infield is the central defensive zone in baseball, covering second base and shortstop.
The term refers both to the physical area and collectively to the players who occupy it: Their middle infield turned three double plays.
A strong middle infield anchors a team's defense up the middle.
Infield position, number six
- second basemanMiddle diamond defender
- double playTwo outs, one action
- pivotPoint of rotation
- rangeExtent of variation
glove work · quick release · footwork · backhand · tagging · relay throw · force out · scoop
shortstop
Infield position, number six
- second basemanMiddle diamond defender
- double playTwo outs, one action
- pivotPoint of rotation
range · glove work · quick release · footwork · backhand · tagging · relay throw · force out · scoop · pickoff
- baseball defenseshortstop, second baseman, first baseman, third baseman, catcher
- Baseball Peoplepitcher, catcher, shortstop, first baseman, second baseman
middle infieldoutfield
Field beyond bases
left field · right field · center field · outfielders · grass
middle infieldfirst base
Diamond's rightfield corner bag
third base · hot corner · first baseman · third baseman · catcher
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