infielder
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“He was a little embarrassed,” infielder Miguel Vargas said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
So, it’s fitting that the Dodgers selected the 6-foot-5, 200-pound high school infielder — ranked the No. 21 overall prospect by MLB.com — with the 40th pick in the MLB amateur draft on Saturday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
The Dodgers say they didn’t expect Bo Lowrance to be available and were happy to draft the 6-foot-5, 200-pound high school infielder.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
Arizona Diamondback Ildemaro Vargas has spent 19 years as an anonymous utility infielder.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
That will give him three pitchers, two catchers, an extra infielder and outfielder, besides the seven other men in their regular positions.
From Baseball Joe Around the World Pitching on a Grand Tour by Chadwick, Lester
Corona’s defense is expected to get a lot better come Friday when infielders Joseph Flores and Kobee Finnikin become eligible after the sit-out transfer period ends.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026
After bidding farewell to Eugenio Suárez and Jorge Polanco, the Mariners are betting on young infielders Cole Young and Colt Emerson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2026
As the Dodgers infielders gathered at the mound and Alex Vesia entered from the bullpen, Betts thought back to a play he had participated in once, in an August game against the Angels.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2025
By the time Dodgers manager Dave Roberts got to the mound, the infielders said the play was on.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2025
With two out, there was no need of a double play and the infielders, who had been playing close in, resumed their usual positions.
From Baseball Joe Around the World Pitching on a Grand Tour by Chadwick, Lester
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