Positions & Strategy
Defensive Shifts and MLB’s Shift Restrictions Explained
Why teams shifted against pull hitters, how the shift spread, what MLB's 2023 infield positioning rule requires, its penalties and what is still legal.
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Positions & Strategy
The Nine Baseball Positions Explained: Roles, Numbers and Skills
A guide to all nine baseball positions: their scoring numbers, responsibilities and typical skills, plus the DH, utility players and premium spots.