Baseball positions

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There are 9 fielding positions in baseball. Each position conventionally has an associated number (from 1 to 9) which is used to score putouts. For example:

  • If the third baseman fields a ball and throws it to first, it is recorded as a 5-3 out.
  • A double play where the second baseman fields, throws to the shortstop at second base, who throws to the first baseman is recorded as a 4-6-3 double play.

The fielding positions in baseball are the basis for the famous comedy routine Who's On First?, created by the team of Abbott and Costello.

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[edit] Battery

[edit] Infield

A first baseman takes a throw from the third baseman (running in background) in an effort to have the runner called "out".
A first baseman takes a throw from the third baseman (running in background) in an effort to have the runner called "out".

[edit] Outfield

[edit] Other team personnel