In the field, you have to position yourself correctly and constantly remain aware of the game situation. Who is on what base? How many out? What’s the score? You want to decide what you’re going to do with the ball before it is hit to you.
George Will, in his book MEN AT WORK, gives his readers more than a casual look at the intellectual aspect of the game in each of its disciplines. Concerning fielding, Will focuses on Cal Ripken, Jr.
