battery

baseball

Also known as: batterymen

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In baseball, the "battery" refers to the two most crucial defensive players: the pitcher and the catcher. The pitcher throws the ball toward home plate, aiming to get the batter out, while the catcher receives pitches not hit by the batter and advises the pitcher on strategy. Together, they form the core of the defensive team, working with infielders and outfielders to prevent the opposing team from scoring runs.12

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The pitcher and catcher together are known as the battery or as batterymen. As a fielder, the pitcher may function as an emergency first baseman, and he fields bunts or other infield grounders hit his way. The ability of the pitcher to quickly transition…
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The pitcher and catcher together are known as the battery or as batterymen. As a fielder, the pitcher may function as an emergency first baseman, and he fields bunts or other infield grounders hit his way. The ability of the pitcher to quickly transition…
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