infield shifts

A form of infield shift — A defensive alignment in which the third baseman, shortstop and second baseman positionally shift to their left when a left-handed batter is in the batter's box. Used primarily when the batter is an extreme pull hitter.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of infield shift
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