middle infielder
Between the bases
A middle infielder is a baseball player who fields the central area of the infield—specifically the shortstop or second baseman.
These positions require quick reflexes, sure hands, and the ability to turn double plays.
Middle infielders typically bat lower in the order, valued more for defensive skill than power: The team's middle infield is among the best in the league.
Infield position, number six
- second basemanMiddle diamond defender
- keystoneArch's central locking stone
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
Arranging in specific locations
- shiftMovement or work period
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
- signsDisplays conveying information
situational awareness · pickoff · scouting · analytics · matchup · charting · depth
Quickness and ease
- rangeExtent of variation
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
- quicknessState of being fast
- lateral movementHorizontal displacement perpendicular to forward
first step · soft hands · body control · instincts · durability
Muscular force in limbs
- relay throwIntermediate fielding transfer
- quick releaseTool-free detachment system
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
- sidearmPersonal weapon carried holstered
Point of rotation
- feedSupply with sustenance
- quick releaseTool-free detachment system
- shovel passQuick underhand football toss
- tagIdentifier or classifier
force out · unassisted · timing · poise · rundown
shortstop
Infield position, number six
- second basemanMiddle diamond defender
- keystoneArch's central locking stone
- positioningArranging in specific locations
positioning
Arranging in specific locations
- shiftMovement or work period
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
signs · situational awareness · pickoff · scouting · analytics · matchup · charting · depth
agility
Quickness and ease
lateral movement · first step · soft hands · body control · instincts · durability
arm strength
Muscular force in limbs
- relay throwIntermediate fielding transfer
- quick releaseTool-free detachment system
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
pivot
Point of rotation
- feedSupply with sustenance
- quick releaseTool-free detachment system
- shovel passQuick underhand football toss
glove work
Defensive ball-handling skill
grounders · pop fly · line drive · scoop · short hop · bad hop · hands · reaction time · error
- Baseball Peoplepitcher, catcher, shortstop, first baseman, second baseman
- baseball defenseshortstop, second baseman, first baseman, third baseman, catcher
middle infielderfirst baseman
Fielder at initial base
third baseman · outfielder · corner man · left fielder · right fielder
middle infielderspectator
Observer at an event
fan · couch potato · bench player · amateur · beginner
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