Position player

In baseball, a position player is a player who on defense plays as an infielder, outfielder, pitcher or catcher. A pitcher is considered a position player. A designated hitter, who bats but does not play any defensive position, is not considered a position player.

Position players are eligible to pitch, and a manager will use a position player as a relief pitcher on some occasions. This typically happens if a game is a blowout, if no other pitchers are available, or if the game has gone well into extra innings.[1]

  1. ^ "Position players pitching more than a fad". MLB.com. Retrieved 25 November 2021.

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