Baseball Vocabulary in Spanish

Baseball Vocabulary in Spanish

• El/la bateador: Refers to the player who bats, i.e., attempts to hit the baseball.
• El pítcher: The player who throws the baseball from the pitcher's mound to the catcher, initiating the play.
• El cátcher: Positioned behind home plate, this player catches pitches and plays a key defensive role.
• El jardinero: An outfielder responsible for catching balls hit into the outfield, often involved in tracking long hits.
• El guante: Essential equipment in baseball, this glove is worn by fielders to catch the ball.
• El platillo: Also known as home plate, it is where the batter stands and where runs are scored.
• El jonrón: A term for a homerun, which occurs when a batter hits the ball out of the field of play in fair territory.
• La base: Refers to the bases (first, second, third) that players run to score points.
• La entrada: An inning, a segment of the game consisting of teams alternating between batting and fielding.
• La pelota: The ball used in the game, crucial for all plays and activities.
• El bate: The bat, a piece of equipment used by batters to hit the ball.
• Batear: The action of hitting the baseball with a bat.
• Correr: To run, a key component of scoring runs in the game.
• Atrapar: To catch, a skill necessary for fielders to prevent the ball from hitting the ground.
• Devolver: To return, often referring to returning the ball to the pitcher or other players after a play.