Outfielder

An outfielder is a person playing in one of the three defensive positions in baseball or softball, farthest from the batter.

Outfielders named to the MLB All-Century Team are Hank Aaron, Ty Cobb, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Stan Musial, Pete Rose, Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Carl Yastrzemski, and Ken Griffey Jr.[5] Players can be characterized as either corner outfielders or a center fielder.

Center field is often considered the most difficult outfield position, requiring both a good throwing arm and speed.

Corner outfielders often have less speed than center fielders, but make up for this deficiency with their offensive play.

Many left fielders have the speed to play center field, but lack the throwing ability required.

[9] An example of an ultra-fast left fielder is Rickey Henderson (Ben Oglivie and Lou Brock can fit this description too), whereas the slow-footed but very strong-armed Carl Furillo, "The Reading Rifle", sets a standard for right fielders in the terms specified here.

Ty Cobb holds the record for most games played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball history, with 2,934. [ 1 ]