first baseman
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In baseball, a first baseman is a player stationed at the defensive position of first base. This position is part of the infield, a square area with four bases 90 feet apart. The first baseman's primary role is to field ground balls hit toward first base and to receive throws from other fielders to get batters out. First basemen are often physically large to serve as a good target for throws and are sometimes left-handed, which can be an advantage for throwing. They are also typically strong hitters.12
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