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Outfielder - Definition and Overview |
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An outfielder moves in to catch a fly ball
Outfielder is a collective term including left fielder, center fielder, and right fielder, the three positions in baseball farthest from the batter. Outfielders are primarily engaged in attempting to catch long fly balls.
Most of the biggest power hitters in baseball played 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 (playing left field most of the time except when the Yankees put him in right field in home games in Yankee Stadium).
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Example Usage of Outfielder |
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PhoenixCampbell: The Reds have cut Outfielder Laynce Nix, thus ending the dream of "Laynce Nix Dance Mix" Night at GABP |
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ESPNBoston: Red Sox blog: Red Sox Outfielder Jason Bay decision could be long process http://bit.ly/4G7sve |
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