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Defensive realignment of players in baseball
The infield shift in baseball is a defensive realignment from the standard positions, to place more fielders on one side of the field or another. Used
Infield_shift
Locations of players on a baseball field
Williams in the 1920s. The infield shift was restricted by MLB beginning in the 2023 season. Infield and outfield in Infield deep Double play depth Corners
Baseball_positioning
Fielding positions in the sport of baseball
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Baseball_positions
Baseball threshold for incompetent hitting
Error Fielder's choice Fifth infielder Force play Fourth out Hidden ball trick In-between hop Infield fly rule Infield shift Interference Neighborhood play
Mendoza_Line
Topics referred to by the same term
in ice hockey Infield shift, a defensive alignment in baseball and softball Shift (clothing), a simple kind of undergarment or dress Shift (weapon), an
Shift
Baseball slang for a pitch intended to hit the batter
Error Fielder's choice Fifth infielder Force play Fourth out Hidden ball trick In-between hop Infield fly rule Infield shift Interference Neighborhood play
Beanball
Illegal pitcher's move in baseball
Error Fielder's choice Fifth infielder Force play Fourth out Hidden ball trick In-between hop Infield fly rule Infield shift Interference Neighborhood play
Balk
Topics referred to by the same term
Infield may refer to: Infield fly rule Infield Infield shift Infielder Infield hit Infield House, country house near Barrow-in-Furness. This disambiguation
Infield_(disambiguation)
Target zone for a pitched baseball
Error Fielder's choice Fifth infielder Force play Fourth out Hidden ball trick In-between hop Infield fly rule Infield shift Interference Neighborhood play
Strike_zone
Sport
Error Fielder's choice Fifth infielder Force play Fourth out Hidden ball trick In-between hop Infield fly rule Infield shift Interference Neighborhood play
Vintage_base_ball
Baseball player who can hit both left- and right-handed
Error Fielder's choice Fifth infielder Force play Fourth out Hidden ball trick In-between hop Infield fly rule Infield shift Interference Neighborhood play
Switch_hitter
Ball used in the sport of baseball
Error Fielder's choice Fifth infielder Force play Fourth out Hidden ball trick In-between hop Infield fly rule Infield shift Interference Neighborhood play
Baseball_(ball)
Hitting a single, double, triple, and a home run in one game of baseball
Error Fielder's choice Fifth infielder Force play Fourth out Hidden ball trick In-between hop Infield fly rule Infield shift Interference Neighborhood play
Hitting_for_the_cycle
Call by the umpire against a batter or runner
outs: a batted ball is caught in flight (fly out); they hit an infield popup while the infield fly rule applies; a fielder intentionally drops a line drive
Out_(baseball)
American baseball player (born 1990)
baseman Clint Robinson, caroming high into the air. Playing deep on the infield shift, Rendon made a barehand grab on the deflected ball and fired to pitcher
Anthony_Rendon
Removal of a participant due to a violation of the rules
Error Fielder's choice Fifth infielder Force play Fourth out Hidden ball trick In-between hop Infield fly rule Infield shift Interference Neighborhood play
Ejection_(sports)
Type of batter
banned the full shift by requiring two infielders on either side of second base before each pitch. Despite the limit on true defensive shifts, MLB teams still
Pull_hitter
most likely to hit the ball. Infield shifts were restricted by the OBR starting in 2023, which mandated that two infielders must be positioned on either
Rules_of_baseball
Baseball statistic
example, during the 2012 season, the Toronto Blue Jays employed an infield shift against some left-handed batters, such as David Ortiz or Carlos Peña
Wins_above_replacement
Canadian baseball player (born 1990)
ground ball hit to him. The Blue Jays at times employed an extreme infield shift for left-handed pull-hitters, moving Lawrie from third base to right
Brett_Lawrie
American baseball player and manager (1917–2001)
Boudreau is credited with inventing the infield shift, which came to be known colloquially as the "Boudreau shift." Because slugging Red Sox superstar Ted
Lou_Boudreau
American baseball player (1887–1974)
batting .288 (49–170) with 11 home runs and 43 RBI in that role. The infield shift, in which defensive players moved to the right side of the playing field
Cy_Williams
Puerto Rican baseball player (born 1994)
defenses began to deploy the infield shift in nearly 20% of his plate appearances in 2020, whereas, in previous years, shifts were rarely used when he batted
Carlos_Correa
American baseball player (born 1999)
his performance after his final call-up, as well as the ban on the infield shift that was introduced in 2023. In spring training, Kelenic flourished
Jarred_Kelenic
point just 3-for-23 in the postseason, attempted to bunt against the infield shift, but was thrown out at first for what was ruled a sacrifice, advancing
2015 National League Championship Series
2015_National_League_Championship_Series
Equipment that protects the shin from injury
cloth, leather, or iron. As time progressed into the 19th century a major shift in the application of shin guards occurred. The overall purpose of protecting
Shin_guard
Occurs in baseball, initiated by a manager
(October 5, 2012). "St. Louis Cardinals vs. Atlanta Braves: Umpires Get Infield Fly Rule Call Right". Bleacher Report. Retrieved July 29, 2019. Official
Protested_game
is almost completely unprotected. This is called an infield shift or overshift. A six-man infield has also been used when circumstances warrant. For the
Comparison of baseball and cricket
Comparison_of_baseball_and_cricket
American baseball player (1917–2001)
pull every pitch. This was in part driven by opposing teams using an infield shift against him when Sauer batted. He worked on this skill by using a batting
Hank_Sauer
Field games played by two opposing teams
thus scoring. There may be decisions on where to place fielders (see Infield shift) in anticipation of where a batter may hit the ball, or decisions on
Bat-and-ball_games
Sporting event which takes place after the local sunset
Error Fielder's choice Fifth infielder Force play Fourth out Hidden ball trick In-between hop Infield fly rule Infield shift Interference Neighborhood play
Night_game
covered with a stitched leather coat. Base One of four corners of the infield which must be touched by a runner in order to score a run; more specifically
Baseball clothing and equipment
Baseball_clothing_and_equipment
1989 video game
catching balls anywhere near them, the ability to jump and dive, infielders shifting to prevent extra base hits down the line when men are on base, etc
Baseball_Stars
American baseball player (born 1988)
to notice his pull-hitting tendencies and often employed an extreme infield shift on him that left one or no fielders on the left side of the second base
Matt_Adams
American baseball player (born 1979)
field, making him vulnerable to the infield shift, and he lacked the speed and athleticism to consistently leg out infield hits. He exhibited outstanding power
Adam_Dunn
Baseball concept
early 2020s, due in part to increasing numbers of strikeouts and use of infield shifts, teams have become increasingly willing to move players to more difficult
Defensive_spectrum
Tactic in baseball
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Intentional_balk
Sacrifice bunt Squeeze play Sacrifice fly Whiteyball Baseball positioning Infield shift Cricket Bodyline Declaration and forfeiture Fielding Restrictions Powerplay
Outline_of_sports
Overview of and topical guide to baseball
bat Baseball (ball) Baseball glove Baseball field Batter's eye Bullpen Infield On-deck Outfield Warning track Baseball rules Balk Baseball field Baserunning
Outline_of_baseball
American baseball player and coach (born 1961)
Bay Area News Group. Baggarly, Andrew (April 28, 2014). "Extra Baggs: Infield shift, nature of innovation in baseball". CSN Bay Area. Archived from the
Ron_Wotus
Motorsport track in the United States
frontstretch grandstands, extend the Allison Grandstand, redesign the track's infield, shift the start-finish line to after turn two and before the dogleg, add additional
Phoenix_Raceway
Sports season
if circumstances warrant. Infield shifts are restricted: The defensive team must have no fewer than four players in infield positions, with at least two
2023 Major League Baseball season
2023_Major_League_Baseball_season
American independent baseball league
Exceptions: pitching change or for medical issues Restricting infield shifts Two infielders must be positioned on each side of second base Increasing the
Atlantic League of Professional Baseball
Atlantic_League_of_Professional_Baseball
American baseball player (born 1987)
pitcher Jaime García's sacrifice bunt. The Giants had optioned for an infield shift, leaving third base without a stationed fielder. The play also occurred
Peter_Bourjos
Radio and podcast show episodes
approach the game. This has, to some extent, led to the development of the infield shift. 235 "Ten Letters for the President" November 8, 2016 18:46 During the
List of 99% Invisible episodes
List_of_99%_Invisible_episodes
Strategy in baseball
is a strategy in baseball involving tactics that keep the ball in the infield. The strategy specifically did not rely on big hits and home runs and became
Inside_baseball_(strategy)
American baseball player (born 1986)
Arrieta criticized his teammates for their poor defense, especially on infield shifts. He targeted Scott Kingery in particular for not moving quickly enough
Jake_Arrieta
American baseball player (born 2000)
García (born May 16, 2000) is a Dominican-American professional baseball infielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously
Luis_García_Jr.
American baseball player (born 1968)
throws that would place notable stress on his shoulder, as the other infielders shifted toward him. As expected, the Astros put him on the 15-day disabled
Jeff_Bagwell
Major League Baseball season
appearance; limits on defensive shifts requiring two infielders to be on either side of second and be within the boundary of the infield; and larger bases (increased
2023_Texas_Rangers_season
Puerto Rican baseball coach (born 1971)
pitcher Richard Bleier, Bleier finally played in front of an infield that was not shifted for the final month of the 2019 season, and saw his results improve
José_David_Flores
Venezuelan baseball player (born 1997)
Castillo (born October 28, 1997) is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder in the Texas Rangers organization. He has previously played for the Pittsburgh
Diego_Castillo_(infielder)
American football league
Start Dates, and Behind-the-Scenes Updates". UFL News Hub. May 20, 2024. Infield, Matt (May 24, 2024). "Moose Johnston says Showboats likely to return to
United Football League (2024–present)
United_Football_League_(2024–present)
Major League Baseball team season
defensive shifts requiring two infielders to be on either side of second base and be within the boundary of the infield; and engaged with the infield dirt
2023_Miami_Marlins_season
then continues on to third when no one is able to cover due to an infield shift. He scores the go-ahead run on a single by David Ortiz. Then Betts belts
2015_in_baseball
Major League Baseball season
appearance; limits on defensive shifts requiring two infielders to be on either side of second and be within the boundary of the infield; and larger bases (increased
2023_Tampa_Bay_Rays_season
Defense position in baseball and softball
batting because the infield will respond to a left-handed batter by shifting toward first base, resulting in the shortstop being the infielder who is closest
Shortstop
Cuban-American baseball player (born 1988)
players including right-handed pitchers Caleb Cotham and Rookie Davis, and infielders Eric Jagielo and Tony Renda in the exchange. On January 11, 2016, manager
Aroldis_Chapman
American baseball player (born 2001)
Michael Volpe (born April 28, 2001) is an American professional baseball infielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Yankees selected
Anthony_Volpe
baseball vernacular term synonymous with "shift", either an infield or outfield shift. The fielders shift to occupy the areas a particular batter is
Glossary_of_baseball_terms
Sports car endurance race held in Daytona, Florida
(5.73 km) combined road course that uses most of the tri-oval plus an infield road course. The race has about 60 different cars competing for victory
24_Hours_of_Daytona
Major League Baseball team season
appearance; limits on defensive shifts requiring two infielders to be on either side of second and be within the boundary of the infield; and larger bases (increased
2023_New_York_Mets_season
Motor car race
40 km) karting and motorcycle flat-track. The track's 180-acre (73 ha) infield includes the 29-acre (12 ha) Lake Lloyd, which has hosted powerboat racing
2026_Coke_Zero_Sugar_400
American actor and filmmaker (born 1955)
The next day, May 16, he and his country music band would perform in the infield of Charlotte Motor Speedway as well as participate as a judge in the 2nd
Kevin_Costner
American baseball player (born 1995)
and quickly becoming a part of their starting lineup, playing various infield and outfield positions. He won a Gold Glove Award as the National League's
Tommy_Edman
American baseball player (born 1992)
with the first-team selection for second base going to Marcus Semien, an infielder for the Chicago White Sox. Betts subsequently played 16 games for the
Mookie_Betts
Form of auto racing track
the infield and run sequentially with the full oval Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez (Mexico City) Grand Prix circuit, with separate outfield and infield road-course
Oval_track_racing
Major League Baseball team season
appearance; limits on defensive shifts requiring two infielders to be on either side of second and be within the boundary of the infield; and larger bases (increased
2023 Pittsburgh Pirates season
2023_Pittsburgh_Pirates_season
American baseball player (born 1974)
named the SAL's Best Defensive Shortstop, Most Exciting Player, and Best Infield Arm by Baseball America. Coming off his strong 1993 season, Baseball America
Derek_Jeter
NASCAR Cup Series race
Craftsman Truck Series, and the NTT IndyCar Series, a 1.6-mile (2.6 km) infield road course used by the SCCA, Porsche Club of America, and various car
2026_Enjoy_Illinois_300
American actor (born 1951)
two seasons in the Class A Northwest League where he was an all-star infielder. He suffered a career-ending shoulder surgery in 1973 at Class AA El Paso
Kurt_Russell
Motorcycle race held in Daytona, United States
first three years so, a race course was created using most of the track infield along with the tri-oval section where the finish line is located in front
Daytona_200
Batting technique in baseball or fastpitch softball
swung at, but intentionally met with the bat and tapped slowly within the infield." To bunt, the batter loosely holds the bat in front of home plate and
Bunt_(baseball)
Major League Baseball team season
appearance; limits on defensive shifts requiring two infielders to be on either side of second and be within the boundary of the infield; and larger bases (increased
2023 Cleveland Guardians season
2023_Cleveland_Guardians_season
Canadian baseball player (born 1993)
(May 8, 2024). "Just days after being traded, Red Sox designate ex-Tiger infielder for assignment". mlive.com. Retrieved May 8, 2024 – via MSN.com. Browne
Nick_Pivetta
American baseball player (born 1964)
April 3, all he had was a first-inning single past third base with the infield shifted right, immediately followed by a stolen base and then thrown out at
Barry_Bonds
NASCAR stock car race held in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
so named. It has a permanent seating capacity estimated at 235,000 with infield seating raising capacity to an approximate 400,000. It is the highest-capacity
2026_Brickyard_400
American and British director and actor (born 1948)
386. ISBN 9780230304666. Witchel, Alex (November 12, 2006). "The Shape-Shifter". The New York Times Magazine. Archived from the original on December 4
Christopher_Guest
American baseball player and coach (born 1980)
title. At Mt. Lebanon, he regularly alternated between the two middle infield positions with Josh Wilson, another future Major League player. He was
Don_Kelly_(baseball)
Political alignment in the right-wing spectrum
Archived from the original on 8 October 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2019. Infield, Glenn, Secrets of the SS, 1981, p. 206. Staff writers (30 March 2005)
Far-right_politics
American racing driver (born 1974)
Duck Commander 500 car that was wrecked from incidental contact with wet infield grass on lap 12 that cut a tire. On June 17, 2015, Earnhardt announced
Dale_Earnhardt_Jr.
American baseball player (born 1998)
Retrieved March 21, 2023. "Tigers promote catching prospect to Toledo; infielder released". mLive. August 15, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2023. "Tigers
Dillon_Dingler
Venezuelan baseball player and coach (born 1973)
versatile because of his ability to play all four infield positions. Pérez had his best year in 2003. Shifted between third base, second base, first base,
Tomás_Pérez
Major League Baseball team season
appearance; limits on defensive shifts requiring two infielders to be on either side of second and be within the boundary of the infield; and larger bases (increased
2023_Chicago_White_Sox_season
American baseball player (born 1966)
race and acquired Conine on August 27 for a player to be named later (infielder Ángel Chávez). Conine's role was to serve as a right-handed bat off the
Jeff_Conine
Major League Baseball team season
appearance; limits on defensive shifts requiring two infielders to be on either side of second and be within the boundary of the infield; and larger bases (increased
2023_Atlanta_Braves_season
Shape
figure that resembles two semicircles joined by a rectangle, like a cricket infield, speed skating rink or an athletics track. However, this is most correctly
Oval
American stakes race for Thoroughbreds, part of the Triple Crown
responded with a new event called "InfieldFest" with performances by musical acts, the "Mug Club", which included an infield ticket and an unlimited-refill
Preakness_Stakes
American baseball player (1918–2002)
singled, and Cecil Travis walked to load the bases. DiMaggio grounded to the infield and Billy Herman, attempting to complete a double play, threw wide of first
Ted_Williams
Professional baseball team in Oakland, California (1968–2024)
of 261–131. They gave the Athletics a 1–2–3 punch to add to talented infielders and potent hitters, such as first baseman Jason Giambi, shortstop Miguel
Oakland_Athletics
American football player (born 1997)
after deciding to attend Texas A&M. He was initially set to play as an infielder for the Texas A&M Aggies baseball team in the 2016 season until he announced
Kyler_Murray
Professional baseball season in the United States and Canada
instituted ban on the infield shift, which requires a minimum of two infielders on either side of second base and all four infielders positioned with both
2025 Major League Baseball season
2025_Major_League_Baseball_season
American baseball player (born 1991)
In his next game, Trout recorded his first career major league hit, an infield single against Seattle Mariners pitcher Michael Pineda in the bottom of
Mike_Trout
Major League Baseball team season
appearance; limits on defensive shifts requiring two infielders to be on either side of second and be within the boundary of the infield; and larger bases (increased
2023_San_Diego_Padres_season
43rd iteration of Daytona 500
hit the front stretch wall and slid across the track right through the infield and onto pit road. On lap 167, Steve Park took the lead, only to be passed
2001_Daytona_500
Major League Baseball franchise
first started together as the Dodgers' infield on June 13, 1973, and stayed together longer than any infield in major league history, surpassing the
Los_Angeles_Dodgers
American baseball player (born 1963)
professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball as an infielder for the New York Mets and Kansas City Royals from 1987 to 1995. After
Keith_Miller_(infielder)
Mexican-American baseball player (born 1982)
January 30, 1982) is an American-born Mexican former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Jorge_Cantú
North American professional baseball league
interest in baseball, MLB announced in September 2022 that extreme infield defensive shifts would be banned starting in 2023. To be compliant, there must be
Major_League_Baseball
Horse racing track in Elmont, New York, US
nor second iterations of Belmont Park allowed spectators into the infield. An infield tunnel connecting to the backstretch parking lot has been completed
Belmont_Park
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