outfielder

In baseball, an outfielder is a defensive player positioned in the outfield, the area of the baseball field beyond the infield and between the foul lines. There are three outfield positions: left fielder, center fielder, and right fielder.12

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, especially for the right fielder. The center fielder is often chosen for speed and judgment of fly balls, and may direct the other outfielders.2