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offense
offense
[Sustantivo]

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

ofensiva

ofensiva

Ex: The team's offense dominated the game with three touchdowns in the first quarter. 
defense
defense
[Sustantivo]

the team, players, or tactics whose primary role is to prevent the opposing side from scoring or gaining advantage in a game or match

defensa

defensa

Ex: The defense held firm in the final quarter and preserved the 2–1 lead. 
halfback
halfback
[Sustantivo]

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

mediocampista, volante

mediocampista, volante

Ex: The halfback's role in soccer involves linking the defense with the midfield and aiding in ball distribution. 
reliever
reliever
[Sustantivo]

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

relevista, lanzador de relevo

relevista, lanzador de relevo

Ex: The reliever struck out the last batter to end the inning. 
middle reliever
middle reliever
[Sustantivo]

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

relevista intermedio, lanzador de relevo intermedio

relevista intermedio, lanzador de relevo intermedio

Ex: The team relied on their middle reliever to hold the lead in the seventh inning. 
midfielder
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: The midfielder intercepted the pass and quickly launched a counterattack. 
long reliever
long reliever
[Sustantivo]

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

relevista largo, lanzador de relevo prolongado

relevista largo, lanzador de relevo prolongado

Ex: The long reliever came in during the fifth inning to stabilize the game. 
setup man
setup man
[Sustantivo]

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

relevista preparador, lanzador de preparación

relevista preparador, lanzador de preparación

Ex: The setup man came in to pitch the eighth inning with a one-run lead. 
left-handed specialist

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

especialista zurdo, experto zurdo

especialista zurdo, experto zurdo

Ex: The team brought in a left-handed specialist to face the dangerous lefty hitters in the opposing lineup. 
swingman
swingman
[Sustantivo]

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

jugador versátil, hombre orquesta

jugador versátil, hombre orquesta

Ex: He proved to be a valuable swingman, seamlessly transitioning from defense to offense. 
bowler
bowler
[Sustantivo]

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

lanzador

lanzador

wicket-keeper
wicket-keeper
[Sustantivo]

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

guardián del wicket, portero

guardián del wicket, portero

Ex: The wicket-keeper missed a stumping opportunity. 
fielder
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, campo

jugador de campo, campo

Ex: The fielder took a diving catch at point to dismiss the batsman. 
runner
runner
[Sustantivo]

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

corredor, corredor de bases

corredor, corredor de bases

Ex: The speedy runner stole second base. 
wide midfielder
wide midfielder
[Sustantivo]

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

centrocampista lateral, extremo

centrocampista lateral, extremo

Ex: The team's wide midfielder delivered a pinpoint cross into the box for the striker to score. 
punter
punter
[Sustantivo]

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

el pateador de despeje, el punter

el pateador de despeje, el punter

Ex: He's the team's punter and also handles kickoffs. 
most valuable player

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

jugador más valioso, mejor jugador

jugador más valioso, mejor jugador

Ex: He was awarded the Most Valuable Player trophy after leading his team to victory in the championship game, with his exceptional performance on the field making him stand out among his peers. 
kicker
kicker
[Sustantivo]

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

pateador, kicker

pateador, kicker

Ex: The kicker nailed a 50-yard field goal to win the game. 
inherited runner
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 dejado

corredor heredado, corredor dejado

Ex: The closer faced a tough situation with an inherited runner on third base. 
spinner
spinner
[Sustantivo]

a player in cricket who specializes in bowling spin deliveries

lanzador de giro, spinner

lanzador de giro, spinner

Ex: The young spinner made his debut in international cricket last year. 
opener
opener
[Sustantivo]

a player who starts a game or match

abridor, primer jugador

abridor, primer jugador

Ex: The opener swiftly scored a goal within the first five minutes of the match. 
wing back
wing back
[Sustantivo]

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

carrilero, defensor lateral

carrilero, defensor lateral

Ex: She excels as a wing back, covering the flank with speed and precision. 
defenseman
defenseman
[Sustantivo]

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

defensor, zaguero

defensor, zaguero

Ex: The defenseman intercepted the pass and cleared it out of the zone. 
taxi squad
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

equipo taxi, grupo de reserva

equipo taxi, grupo de reserva

Ex: The hockey team's taxi squad includes promising young forwards and defensemen. 
fielder
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, defensor

jugador de campo, defensor

Ex: He's an excellent fielder, known for his strong arm and quick reflexes. 
runner
runner
[Sustantivo]

any player who is currently carrying the football during a play

corredor, portador del balón

corredor, portador del balón

Ex: The runner followed his blockers and dove into the end zone for a touchdown. 
captain
captain
[Sustantivo]

the player in charge of a sports team

capitán

capitán

all-rounder
all-rounder
[Sustantivo]

(cricket) a player skilled in both batting and bowling

todoterreno, jugador completo

todoterreno, jugador completo

Ex: She emerged as a promising all-rounder after her exceptional performance in the last series. 
hybrid player
hybrid player
[Sustantivo]

a player who excels in multiple roles within their sport

jugador híbrido, todoterreno

jugador híbrido, todoterreno

Ex: She's a hybrid player, equally effective as a point guard and shooting guard. 
lineman
lineman
[Sustantivo]

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

jugador de línea, lineman

jugador de línea, lineman

Ex: The offensive lineman's quick feet allowed him to protect the quarterback from the pass rush. 
utility player
utility player
[Sustantivo]

a versatile player who can play multiple positions competently

jugador utilitario, jugador polivalente

jugador utilitario, jugador polivalente

Ex: The team's utility player filled in at shortstop during the playoffs. 
opposite hitter
opposite hitter
[Sustantivo]

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

atacante opuesto, rematador opuesto

atacante opuesto, rematador opuesto

Ex: The opposite hitter executed a powerful spike to win the set. 
batsman
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, jugar al bate

bateador, jugar al bate

Ex: The batsman drove the ball through covers for a boundary. 
batswoman
batswoman
[Sustantivo]

a female cricket player who bats

bateadora, jugadora de cricket

bateadora, jugadora de cricket

Ex: The batswoman scored a century in yesterday's match. 
fireballer
fireballer
[Sustantivo]

a baseball pitcher who throws very fast pitches

lanzador de bolas de fuego, lanzador rápido

lanzador de bolas de fuego, lanzador rápido

Ex: He's a fireballer, throwing pitches at over 100 mph. 
breakaway
breakaway
[Sustantivo]

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

rompedor, avanzador

rompedor, avanzador

Ex: She plays as a breakaway, making decisive moves in attack. 
wing forward
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, flanker

ala, flanker

Ex: The wing forward secured the ball at the ruck. 
backstop
backstop
[Sustantivo]

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

receptor, cátcher

receptor, cátcher

Ex: The opposing team's strategy was to test the backstop's ability to throw out baserunners. 
hooker
hooker
[Sustantivo]

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

talonador, jugador en la primera línea que se encarga de talonar

talonador, jugador en la primera línea que se encarga de talonar

Ex: The hooker expertly won the ball in the scrum. 
starting pitcher
starting pitcher
[Sustantivo]

the baseball player who begins the game

lanzador abridor, pitcher inicial

lanzador abridor, pitcher inicial

Ex: The team's starting pitcher has an impressive fastball. 
prop
prop
[Sustantivo]

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

pilar, delantero

pilar, delantero

Ex: They relied on their prop to dominate in the scrum. 
closer
closer
[Sustantivo]

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

cerrador, relevista final

cerrador, relevista final

Ex: The closer struck out the last batter to win the game. 
point forward
point forward
[Sustantivo]

a forward in basketball who handles playmaking duties

base alero, alero base

base alero, alero base

Ex: LeBron James often plays as a point forward for his team. 
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