Positions in Baseball Crossword Puzzle
QUESTIONS LIST: pitcher : this is the person who throws the ball. they are a defensive position. they stand on the mound in the center of the infield, batter : this person hits the ball. they are an offensive position. they must not strike out, runner : this player runs around the bases after they hit the ball or are walked. they are an offensive position. they must not be touched by the ball, umpire : this person watches the game and makes calls on the plays. they make sure the players follow the rules. sometimes the coaches argue with them, pinch hitter : this player can come into the game to hit the ball for another player. they help the team when they are “in a pinch”, designated hitter : this person bats for the pitcher during the game. the american league started using them in 1973, but the national league only started using them in 2022. now all major baseball leagues use these players, catcher : this player stands behind the home plate and grabs the ball. they are famous for using hand signals to communicate with the other players, ace : this player is the best “person who throws the ball”. they usually start the opening game & during important games (like the play-offs). they are always in the starting rotation, infielder : these four players play inside the baseball diamond during the game. they are all defensive positions. , outfielder : these three players play outside the baseball diamond and between the two foul lines. they are all defensive positions.