outfield

In baseball, the outfield is the area of the field beyond the infield and between the foul lines. It is also used to refer to the three defensive positions—left field, center field, and right field—and the players who occupy them. Outfielders are responsible for catching or fielding balls hit over or through the infield. They need to judge the trajectory of fly balls and have the speed to reach where the ball will land. Outfielders also retrieve ground balls that go past the infielders. Strong throwing arms and accuracy are crucial for outfielders, with center fielders often chosen for their speed and judgment of fly balls, and sometimes directing their teammates.12