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offense
[Sustantivo]

(in sports) the players of a team who are trying to score against the rival team

ofensiva

ofensiva

defense
[Sustantivo]

(in sports) the players who try to not allow the opposing team to score; the position or role of these players on the field

defensa

defensa

halfback
[Sustantivo]

a versatile player in soccer or American football positioned between the forwards and defenders, responsible for both offensive and defensive duties

mediocampista, recuperador

mediocampista, recuperador

Ex: halfback needs to be agile and have good decision-making skills under pressure .
reliever
[Sustantivo]

a pitcher who comes into the game from the bullpen to replace another pitcher

relevista,  relevador

relevista, relevador

Ex: The closer is their reliever for finishing games .
middle reliever
[Sustantivo]

(baseball) a pitcher who enters the game after the starting pitcher but before the closer

 relevista intermedio,  relevista de medio juego

relevista intermedio, relevista de medio juego

Ex: middle reliever warmed up quickly when the starter began to tire in the fifth inning .
midfielder
[Sustantivo]

a player who operates primarily in the central area of the field in sports like soccer or rugby, with both defensive and offensive roles

centrocampista, mediocampista

centrocampista, mediocampista

Ex: Midfielders often act as the link between the defense and the forwards .
long reliever
[Sustantivo]

(baseball) a pitcher who enters a game in relief of the starting pitcher and typically pitches multiple innings

lanzador de relevo largo, relevista largo

lanzador de relevo largo, relevista largo

Ex: The manager called on long reliever after the starter struggled in the third inning .
setup man
[Sustantivo]

(baseball) a relief pitcher who precedes the closer, usually pitching in the eighth inning to maintain the team's lead

lanzador preparador,  relevista de preparación

lanzador preparador, relevista de preparación

Ex: In baseball , setup man's role is crucial in bridging the gap between the starting pitcher and the closer .

a player in baseball, who excels in facing or pitching against left-handed opponents

especialista zurdo, lanzador zurdo especialista

especialista zurdo, lanzador zurdo especialista

Ex: His career flourished when he embraced his role as left-handed specialist in the later innings of games .
swingman
[Sustantivo]

a versatile player who can play effectively at multiple positions, typically in basketball or baseball

jugador versátil, jugador de varias posiciones

jugador versátil, jugador de varias posiciones

Ex: The team drafted a promising swingman known for his athleticism and scoring ability .
bowler
[Sustantivo]

(cricket) a player who throws the ball to the batsman

lanzador

lanzador

wicket-keeper
[Sustantivo]

(cricket) the player who stands behind the stumps to catch deliveries from the bowler and attempt to dismiss batsmen

portero, guardameta

portero, guardameta

Ex: wicket-keeper wears gloves and stands close to the stumps .
fielder
[Sustantivo]

a player on the cricket team who positions themselves strategically to stop or catch the ball hit by the batsman, aiming to dismiss them or prevent runs

jugador de campo, fildeador

jugador de campo, fildeador

Ex: Standing at fine leg , fielder's swift fielding prevented the ball from crossing the boundary .
runner
[Sustantivo]

a player who is currently advancing or attempting to advance along the bases after hitting the ball

corredor, jugador

corredor, jugador

Ex: runner rounded second base aggressively and headed for third .
wide midfielder
[Sustantivo]

a soccer player who operates primarily on the flanks of the field, contributing both defensively and offensively

extremo, centrocampista ofensivo

extremo, centrocampista ofensivo

Ex: In modern soccer tactics, the wide midfielder often plays a crucial role in providing width to the attack.
punter
[Sustantivo]

an American football player who specializes in punting the ball to the opposing team, usually on fourth down, to change field position

pateador, especialista en despejes

pateador, especialista en despejes

Ex: punter angled his kick toward the sideline to pin the opponents deep in their own territory .

the palyer that is judged to be the most significant or useful in the team

jugador más valioso, jugador más destacado

jugador más valioso, jugador más destacado

Ex: The soccer goalkeeper was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament after making a series of crucial saves and keeping clean sheets in several key matches.
kicker
[Sustantivo]

a player who specializes in kicking the ball, usually for field goals, extra points, and kickoffs

pateador, patador

pateador, patador

Ex: The kicker made his NFL debut with a successful 40-yard field goal .
inherited runner
[Sustantivo]

(baseball) a baserunner on base when a relief pitcher enters the game, with the responsibility of the previous pitcher

corredor heredado, corredor legado

corredor heredado, corredor legado

Ex: The relief pitcher successfully stranded all inherited runners last season.
spinner
[Sustantivo]

a player in cricket who specializes in bowling spin deliveries

el lanzador de spin, el especialista en spin

el lanzador de spin, el especialista en spin

Ex: The spinner announced his retirement after a successful career .
opener
[Sustantivo]

a player who starts a game or match

comenzador, abridor

comenzador, abridor

Ex: The basketball team's opener dominated the court with his impressive dribbling skills.
wing back
[Sustantivo]

a defensive player in sports, typically football or soccer, who plays as both a full back and a winger

lateral volador, punto de banda

lateral volador, punto de banda

Ex: wing back intercepted the pass and initiated a counterattack .
defenseman
[Sustantivo]

a player in sports such as hockey or soccer who primarily plays on the defensive end of the field or rink

defensores, defensista

defensores, defensista

Ex: defenseman's speed allows him to cover a lot of ground on the ice .
taxi squad
[Sustantivo]

a group of reserve players on a sports team who are available to be called up to the main roster as needed

escuadrón de reservas, equipo de reserva

escuadrón de reservas, equipo de reserva

Ex: Several athletes on taxi squad have already played at the college level and are eager for their pro debut .
fielder
[Sustantivo]

any player on the baseball defensive team who positions themselves in the field to catch or field the ball hit by the batter

jugador de campo, fildeador

jugador de campo, fildeador

Ex: fielder covered a lot of ground to catch the deep fly ball .
runner
[Sustantivo]

any player who is currently carrying the football during a play

portador, corredor

portador, corredor

Ex: After receiving a pitch from the quarterback , runner cut back across the field .
captain
[Sustantivo]

the player in charge of a sports team

capitán

capitán

all-rounder
[Sustantivo]

(cricket) a player skilled in both batting and bowling

jugador completo, todoterreno

jugador completo, todoterreno

Ex: It 's rare to find all-rounder who can consistently deliver with both bat and ball .
hybrid player
[Sustantivo]

a player who excels in multiple roles within their sport

jugador versátil, jugador híbrido

jugador versátil, jugador híbrido

Ex: The soccer team benefits from having hybrid players who can play midfield and defense interchangeably .
lineman
[Sustantivo]

an American football player who lines up in the line of scrimmage

jugador de línea ofensiva, linebacker ofensivo

jugador de línea ofensiva, linebacker ofensivo

Ex: Reacting swiftly to the play , the lineman's instincts make him a standout defender .
utility player
[Sustantivo]

a versatile player who can play multiple positions competently

jugador polivalente, jugador versátil

jugador polivalente, jugador versátil

Ex: Being utility player requires adaptability and a strong understanding of the game .
opposite hitter
[Sustantivo]

a volleyball player who primarily attacks from the right side of the court

opuesto, rematador opuesto

opuesto, rematador opuesto

Ex: opposite hitter adjusted her approach to counter the block .
batsman
[Sustantivo]

a baseball player from the batting team who takes their turn to bat and attempts to score runs by hitting the ball delivered by the bowler

bateador, jugador de bateo

bateador, jugador de bateo

Ex: batsman defended the ball well to avoid getting out .
batswoman
[Sustantivo]

a female cricket player who bats

bateadora, jugadora de cricket

bateadora, jugadora de cricket

Ex: As batswoman, she prefers to play aggressively .
fireballer
[Sustantivo]

a baseball pitcher who throws very fast pitches

lanzador de fuego, pitcher de velocidad

lanzador de fuego, pitcher de velocidad

Ex: The manager relied on fireballer to close out crucial games during the season .
breakaway
[Sustantivo]

(rugby) a player who breaks away from the opposing team's defense, often with the ball

descarte, ruptura

descarte, ruptura

Ex: breakaway seized the opportunity and dashed through the gap in the defense .
wing forward
[Sustantivo]

a player in rugby union positioned on the side of the scrum, primarily responsible for attacking and defending at the breakdown

ala delantera, ala de ruptura

ala delantera, ala de ruptura

Ex: In today 's match , wing forward played a pivotal role in defense .
backstop
[Sustantivo]

(baseball) the catcher, who stands behind home plate and is responsible for catching pitches, preventing passed balls, and managing the defense

receptor, cachador

receptor, cachador

Ex: backstop's leadership behind the plate helped guide the pitching staff through tough situations .
hooker
[Sustantivo]

a rugby player in the front row of the scrum who uses their feet to hook the ball back to their team

hooker, pilier

hooker, pilier

Ex: The coach emphasized the importance of hooker's role .
starting pitcher
[Sustantivo]

the baseball player who begins the game

lanzador inicial, pitcher abridor

lanzador inicial, pitcher abridor

Ex: starting pitcher kept the opposing team scoreless for five innings .
prop
[Sustantivo]

(rugby) a forward player who supports the scrum and is responsible for providing power and stability

delantera, pilar

delantera, pilar

Ex: The coach praised prop for his exceptional work in the front row .
closer
[Sustantivo]

a relief pitcher who is brought in to pitch the final innings, usually the ninth

cerrador, cerradora

cerrador, cerradora

Ex: She trains intensively to maintain her role as the closer.
point forward
[Sustantivo]

a forward in basketball who handles playmaking duties

pivote de juego, ala-pivot

pivote de juego, ala-pivot

Ex: Her versatility as point forward makes her a valuable asset .
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