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offense
[Sustantivo]

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

ofensiva

ofensiva

Ex: The star quarterback leads the league 's highest-scoring offense.
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, volante

mediocampista, volante

Ex: The halfback needs to be agile and have good decision-making skills under pressure .El **mediocampista** necesita ser ágil y tener buenas habilidades para tomar decisiones bajo presión.
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 closer is their best reliever for finishing games .El más cercano es su mejor **relevista** para terminar los juegos.
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 middle reliever warmed up quickly when the starter began to tire in the fifth inning .El **relevista intermedio** se calentó rápidamente cuando el abridor comenzó a cansarse en la quinta entrada.
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 .Los **mediocampistas** a menudo actúan como el vínculo entre la defensa y los delanteros.
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 manager called on the long reliever after the starter struggled in the third inning .El manager llamó al **relevista largo** después de que el abridor tuviera problemas en la tercera entrada.
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: In baseball , the setup man's role is crucial in bridging the gap between the starting pitcher and the closer .En el béisbol, el papel del **relevista intermedio** es crucial para cerrar la brecha entre el lanzador abridor y el cerrador.

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

especialista zurdo, experto zurdo

especialista zurdo, experto zurdo

Ex: His career flourished when he embraced his role as a left-handed specialist in the later innings of games .Su carrera floreció cuando abrazó su papel como **especialista zurdo** en las últimas entradas de los juegos.
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: The team drafted a promising young swingman known for his athleticism and scoring ability .El equipo seleccionó a un joven **swingman** prometedor, conocido por su atletismo y habilidad para anotar.
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

guardián del wicket, portero

guardián del wicket, portero

Ex: The wicket-keeper wears gloves and stands close to the stumps .El **guardián del wicket** usa guantes y se coloca cerca de los 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, campo

jugador de campo, campo

Ex: Standing at fine leg , the fielder's swift fielding prevented the ball from crossing the boundary .Parado en fine leg, el **fildeador** evitó con su rápido campo que la pelota cruzara el límite.
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 runner rounded second base aggressively and headed for third .El **corredor** rodeó la segunda base con agresividad y se dirigió a la tercera.
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: In modern soccer tactics, the wide midfielder often plays a crucial role in providing width to the attack.En las tácticas de fútbol moderno, el **centrocampista lateral** a menudo juega un papel crucial al proporcionar amplitud al ataque.
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: The punter angled his kick toward the sideline to pin the opponents deep in their own territory .El **punter** dirigió su patada hacia la banda para dejar a los oponentes atrapados en su propio territorio.

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: 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, kicker

pateador, kicker

Ex: The rookie kicker made his NFL debut with a successful 40-yard field goal .El **pateador** novato hizo su debut en la NFL con un field goal exitoso de 40 yardas.
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 relief pitcher successfully stranded all inherited runners last season .El lanzador de relevo dejó con éxito a todos los **corredores heredados** en base la temporada pasada.
spinner
[Sustantivo]

a player in cricket who specializes in bowling spin deliveries

lanzador de giro, spinner

lanzador de giro, spinner

Ex: The veteran spinner announced his retirement after a successful career .El **lanzador** veterano anunció su retiro después de una carrera exitosa.
opener
[Sustantivo]

a player who starts a game or match

abridor, primer jugador

abridor, primer jugador

Ex: The basketball team 's opener dominated the court with his impressive dribbling skills .El **abridor** del equipo de baloncesto dominó la cancha con sus impresionantes habilidades de regate.
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: The wing back intercepted the pass and initiated a counterattack .El **carrilero** interceptó el pase e inició un contraataque.
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's speed allows him to cover a lot of ground on the ice .La velocidad del **defensor** le permite cubrir mucho terreno en el hielo.
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: Several athletes on the taxi squad have already played at the college level and are eager for their pro debut .Varios atletas del **equipo taxi** ya han jugado a nivel universitario y están ansiosos por su debut profesional.
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: The fielder covered a lot of ground to catch the deep fly ball .El **jardinero** cubrió mucho terreno para atrapar la pelota voladora profunda.
runner
[Sustantivo]

any player who is currently carrying the football during a play

corredor, portador del balón

corredor, portador del balón

Ex: After receiving a pitch from the quarterback , the runner cut back across the field .Después de recibir un pase del mariscal de campo, el **corredor** cortó hacia atrás a través del campo.
captain
[Sustantivo]

the player in charge of a sports team

capitán

capitán

all-rounder
[Sustantivo]

(cricket) a player skilled in both batting and bowling

todoterreno, jugador completo

todoterreno, jugador completo

Ex: It 's rare to find an all-rounder who can consistently deliver with both bat and ball .Es raro encontrar un **jugador completo** que pueda rendir consistentemente tanto con el bate como con la pelota.
hybrid player
[Sustantivo]

a player who excels in multiple roles within their sport

jugador híbrido, todoterreno

jugador híbrido, todoterreno

Ex: The soccer team benefits from having several hybrid players who can play midfield and defense interchangeably .El equipo de fútbol se beneficia de tener varios **jugadores híbridos** que pueden jugar en el mediocampo y en la defensa de manera intercambiable.
lineman
[Sustantivo]

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

jugador de línea, lineman

jugador de línea, lineman

Ex: Reacting swiftly to the play , the defensive lineman's instincts make him a standout defender .Reaccionando rápidamente al juego, los instintos del **lineman** defensivo lo convierten en un defensor destacado.
utility player
[Sustantivo]

a versatile player who can play multiple positions competently

jugador utilitario, jugador polivalente

jugador utilitario, jugador polivalente

Ex: Being a utility player requires adaptability and a strong understanding of the game .Ser un **jugador utilitario** requiere adaptabilidad y un fuerte entendimiento del juego.
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 adjusted her approach to counter the block .El **atacante opuesto** ajustó su enfoque para contrarrestar el bloqueo.
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 defended the ball well to avoid getting out .El **bateador** defendió bien la pelota para evitar ser eliminado.
batswoman
[Sustantivo]

a female cricket player who bats

bateadora, jugadora de cricket

bateadora, jugadora de cricket

Ex: As a batswoman, she prefers to play aggressively .Como **bateadora**, ella prefiere jugar de manera agresiva.
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: The manager relied on the fireballer to close out crucial games during the season .El manager confió en el **lanzador de bolas rápidas** para cerrar los juegos cruciales durante la temporada.
breakaway
[Sustantivo]

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

rompedor, avanzador

rompedor, avanzador

Ex: The breakaway seized the opportunity and dashed through the gap in the defense .El **escapado** aprovechó la oportunidad y se abrió paso por el hueco en la defensa.
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: In today 's match , the wing forward played a pivotal role in defense .En el partido de hoy, el **ala** jugó un papel fundamental en la defensa.
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 backstop's leadership behind the plate helped guide the pitching staff through tough situations .El liderazgo del **receptor** detrás del plato ayudó a guiar al personal de lanzamiento a través de situaciones difíciles.
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 coach emphasized the importance of the hooker's role .El entrenador enfatizó la importancia del papel del **hooker**.
starting pitcher
[Sustantivo]

the baseball player who begins the game

lanzador abridor, pitcher inicial

lanzador abridor, pitcher inicial

Ex: The starting pitcher kept the opposing team scoreless for five innings .El **lanzador abridor** mantuvo al equipo contrario sin anotar durante cinco entradas.
prop
[Sustantivo]

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

pilar, delantero

pilar, delantero

Ex: The coach praised the prop for his exceptional work in the front row .El entrenador elogió al **pilar** por su trabajo excepcional en la primera línea.
closer
[Sustantivo]

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

cerrador, relevista final

cerrador, relevista final

Ex: She trains intensively to maintain her role as the closer.Ella entrena intensamente para mantener su papel como **closer**.
point forward
[Sustantivo]

a forward in basketball who handles playmaking duties

base alero, alero base

base alero, alero base

Ex: Her versatility as a point forward makes her a valuable asset .Su versatilidad como **base alero** la convierte en un activo valioso.
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