Sport - Spelersrollen in teamsporten

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a player in cricket who specializes in bowling spin deliveries

a player who starts a game or match

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

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

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

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

any player who is currently carrying the football during a play

the player in charge of a sports team

(cricket) a player skilled in both batting and bowling

a player who excels in multiple roles within their sport

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

a versatile player who can play multiple positions competently

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

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

a female cricket player who bats

a baseball pitcher who throws very fast pitches

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

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

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

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

the baseball player who begins the game

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

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

a forward in basketball who handles playmaking duties