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1) Pitcher--- The pitcher's job is to throw a pitch called by the catcher. He either agrees or disagrees with that call. He is also known as the King of the Field. The pitcher is the center of the game. If he messes up on a pitch, well... the game is practically all for the opposing team. The pitcher also covers home while the catcher retrieves a wild pitch.

2) Catcher--- The catcher's job is to deliver the sign to the pitcher. Another thing he has to do is be able to catch and throw very well. A wild throw or a passed ball could cause a run scored or a stolen base. To be a catcher you must have quick reflexes.

3) First Baseman--- The first baseman's job is to charge a bunt. One of the most important things are to catch the ball and be able stretch for a bad throw with your foot on the bag.

4) Second Baseman--- Unlike his position's name, the second baseman does not play on second base. His job is to cover second when a man is on the base and the cut-off man for right field when thrown to second or first. When the shortstop covers second, he backs the shortstop up. A second baseman can also back up the first baseman when he stretches for a throw.

5) Third Baseman--- The third baseman's job is protecting the line in case there's a rocket down the line. He also has to charge bunts like a first baseman does. He must be able to bend his body, because you could injure your arms when/if you dive for the ball.

6) Shortstop--- The shortstop has the most difficult position. His jobs are to cover second base on a double play if the ball is hit to the second baseman or the first baseman. Another job is fielding ground balls. The shortstop is the cut-off for the third baseman.

7) Left Field--- His job is to back-up third base and center field on a hard grounder. And catch fly balls. The left fielder has to be a very fast runner. If a fly ball goes deep into the warning track, you have to run like heck to be able to catch the ball in time.

8) Center Field--- The center fielder's job is backing up the second baseman and being able to catch fly balls.

9) Right Field--- The right fielder's job is to back-up the first baseman on a ground ball. He also has to be good at catching fly balls. Like all other outfielders the right fielder has to have a big arm (strong arm). This goes for all outfielders:you must be fast runners.