In baseball game, every baseball player has different jobs with their particular position. A baseball team fields 9 players composed of pitchers, catchers, shortstops, basemen, and so on. The pitcher puts the ball into play through throwing it toward home plate. Each throw is called a pitch. Pitchers are able to throw various pitches by holding the ball in special ways and adjusting its spin. They make use of these techniques, along with changing the speed of their throws, to make it harder for batters to hit the ball. The catcher receives the ball and returns it to the pitcher unless the batter hits the ball. Catchers also defend home plate while a runner attempts to score. The shortstop stands between second and third base. The first baseman, second baseman, and third baseman are each stationed at or near a base. These players are responsible for fielding or handling the ball when it is hit to the infield and for putting out runners when they try to advance around the diamond. Three outfielders are placed in right field, center field, and left field respectively. They are responsible for fielding balls hit to the outfield.