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In [[baseball]], a '''position player''' is a player who on defense plays as an [[infielder]], [[outfielder]], or [[catcher]]. A [[pitcher]] is generally not considered a position player. A [[designated hitter]], who bats but does not play any defensive position, is also not considered a position player.<br />
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Position players are eligible to pitch, and a manager will use a position player as a [[relief pitcher]] on some occasions. This typically happens if a game is a [[blowout (sports)|blowout]], if no other pitchers are available, or if the game has gone well into [[extra innings]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/position-players-pitching-becomes-more-common-c253770774|title=Position players pitching more than a fad|website=MLB.com|access-date=25 November 2021}}</ref><br />
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==In other sports==<br />
In [[ice hockey]], "position player" refers to all non-[[goaltender]] players ([[Forward (ice hockey)|forwards]] and [[defencemen]]), although "skater" is the more common term.<br />
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