8There are many players on a baseball diamond at one time. What are their jobs? Readers find out as they explore the different positions on a baseball team and what skills they need to succeed at each one. From a shortstop's quick reflexes to a hitter's good eye and a pitcher's strong arm, readers discover that it takes a variety of players with a variety of talents to make a great baseball team. Detailed main text, fact boxes, and sidebars are paired with full-color photographs of both baseball and softball players to appeal to both athletes and fans of America's Pastime.