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Utility Infielder s are bench players who can play at least two infield positions. They are often weak hitters but skilled fielders, who enter the game in the late Inning s as defensive substitutes. Among infielders, shortstops are generally the best fielders, followed by second basemen, third basemen, and first basemen, respectively. First basemen are generally required to be very talented as many throws are aimed to the runner (at first base). Conversely, more first and third basemen are good hitters than second basemen and shortstops. Second basemen and shortstops are referred to as "Middle Infielders," while third basemen and first baseman are called "Corner Infielders", or simply the "corners". Almost all infielders throw right handed because of the angle and momentum used in throwing around the infield (especially first base). First basemen are often the only exception where a left-handed thrower is found in the infield. In racing sports, the infield is the area in the center of an elliptical racetrack, often used as a spectator area. |