An outfielder is a person playing in one of the three defensive positions in baseball or softball , farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder , the center fielder , and the right fielder . As an outfielder, their duty is to catch fly balls and ground balls then to return them to the infield for the out or before the runner advances, if there are any runners on the bases . As an outfielder, they normally play behind the six players located in the field. By convention, each of the nine defensive positions in baseball is numbered. The outfield positions are 7 (left field), 8 (center field) and 9 (right field). These numbers are shorthand designations useful in baseball scorekeeping and are not necessarily the same as the squad numbers worn on player uniforms.
9-2646: Scheer may refer to: People [ edit ] Al Scheer (1888–1959), American Major League Baseball player Alexander Scheer (born 1976), German actor and musician Andrew Scheer (born 1979), Canadian politician, leader of the Conservative Party 2017–2020 August-Wilhelm Scheer (born 1941), German professor of business administration Brad Scheer (born 1998), Australian rules footballer Carl Scheer (1936–2019), American basketball executive Chloe Scheer (born 1999), Australian rules footballer Christopher Scheer (born 1968), American journalist Dolph van der Scheer (1909–1966), Dutch speed skater Edna Scheer (1926–2000), All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player Elke Scheer (born 1965), German physicist Eva Scheer (1915–1999), Norwegian journalist, literary critic, translator and author Gene Scheer (born 1958), American songwriter, librettist and lyricist Heinie Scheer (1900–1976), American Major League Baseball player Hermann Scheer (1944–2010), German politician and renewable energy advocate Jens Scheer (1935–1994), German physicist Jim Scheer (born 1953), American politician Julian Scheer (1926–2001), American merchant mariner, journalist, public relations professional, and author K. H. Scheer (1928–1991), Germany science fiction writer Klaus Scheer (born 1950), German football player and manager Marc Alexander Scheer (born 1979), German sprinter Mary Scheer (born 1963), American actress Maximilian Scheer (1896–1978), German journalist and author Monique Scheer (born 1967), American anthropologist Nina Scheer (born 1971), German lawyer and politician Paul Scheer (born 1976), American comedian Pitty Scheer (1925–1997), Luxembourgian cyclist Regina Scheer (born 1950), German writer and historian Reinhard Scheer (1863–1928), German admiral Richard Scheer (born 1974), Franco-Seychellois weightlifter Robert Scheer (born 1936), American journalist Roger P. Scheer (born 1934), United States Air Force general Sherie Scheer (born 1940), American photographer Tamara Scheer (born 1979), Austrian historian Other uses [ edit ] IDS Scheer , software company founded by August-Wilhelm Scheer Scheer (band) , Irish alternative rock band Scheer, Germany , town in Baden-Württemberg German cruiser Admiral Scheer Topics referred to by
18-425: A center fielder . Corner outfielders are often slower and have less defensive value than the center fielder . However, there are some important differences between right fielders and left fielders . Right fielders tend to have the best throwing arms of the outfield so they can make the long throw to third base, but often are not as fast as left fielders. Center fielders are generally the fastest and most athletic of
27-722: A .954 fielding percentage playing at left and right field and several games at second base and shortstop. This article about an Ohioan is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This biographical article relating to an American baseball outfielder born in the 1880s is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Outfielder Outfielders named to the MLB All-Century Team are Hank Aaron , Ty Cobb , Joe DiMaggio , Mickey Mantle , Willie Mays , Stan Musial , Pete Rose , Babe Ruth , Ted Williams , Carl Yastrzemski , and Ken Griffey Jr. Players can be characterized as either corner outfielders or
36-574: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Al Scheer Allan George Scheer (October 27, 1888 – May 6, 1959) was a professional baseball player who played outfielder in the major leagues from 1913 to 1915. In 281 games over three major league seasons, Scheer posted a .281 batting average (262-for-931) with 141 runs , 48 doubles , 20 triples , 5 home runs , 105 RBIs , 41 stolen bases , 116 bases on balls , .368 on-base percentage and .392 slugging percentage . He finished his career with
45-462: Is often considered the most difficult outfield position, requiring both a good throwing arm and speed. Center fielders on many teams often bat lead off . Players who do not routinely start games, but often substitute as a pinch hitter or defensive replacement in the outfield are referred to as fourth outfielders or even fifth outfielders . These players can usually play any of the three outfield positions. Corner outfielders are outfielders who play
54-521: The corner positions of right field and left field . Corner outfielders often have less speed than center fielders , but make up for this deficiency with their offensive play. The main differences between left and right fielders are, first, that left fielders handle more chances because right-handed pull hitters tend to hit balls to left; second, that right fielders typically have stronger arms; third, that right fielders are frequently (not always) slower and less agile defensively. Many left fielders have had
63-546: The pitcher behind their back to determine the pitch and tell where the ball could possibly be hit to. Many of the best power hitters in baseball play in the outfield , where they do not have as constant involvement in fielding plays as other positions, especially before the institution of the designated hitter . For example, Babe Ruth was moved from pitcher to the outfield. Left fielders and right fielders are more often slow power hitters, and center fielders are usually fast base-runners and good defensive players. Center field
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81-407: The three, because they have to run the farthest in order to field balls in the gaps and back up the other outfielders when balls are hit to them. Outfielders should also be able to read where the ball may be placed based on what the pitcher is throwing. They can tell what the pitcher is throwing by the middle infielders, second base and short stop, in which they show the numbers the catcher is giving to
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