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=====Fielding strategy===== [[File:West Side Park 1906 World Series.JPG|thumb|[[1906 World Series]], infielders playing "in" for the expected bunt and the possible play at the plate with the [[bases loaded]]]] Only the pitcher's and catcher's locations are fixed, and then only at the beginning of each pitch. Thus, the players on the field move around as needed to defend against scoring a run. Many variations of this are possible, as location depends upon the situation. Circumstances such as the number of outs, the count (balls and strikes) on the batter, the number and speed of runners, the ability of the fielders, the ability of the pitcher, the type of pitch thrown, the tendencies of the hitter, and the inning cause the fielders to move to more strategic locations on the field. Common defensive strategies include: playing for the bunt, trying to prevent a [[stolen base]], moving to a shallow position to throw out a runner at home, playing at "[[double play]] depth", and moving fielders to locations where hitters are most likely to hit the ball. [[Infield shift]]s were restricted by the OBR starting in 2023, which mandated that two infielders must be positioned on either side of second base before each pitch is thrown.<ref name="manfred" /> South Korea's KBO League is expected to introduce a similar restriction in 2025.<ref name="yonhap" />
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