Right fielders are known for their strong throwing arms. Most of them are good fielders, but the bulk of the expectations lie with their ability to gun a runner down from deep in the corner with a laser-type throw. Left fielders are expected to see the most action and must be ready.
Center field is the place where the general resides.
He is expected to make all the decisions, the crossing guard of the trio of outfielders. He must possess a strong arm and compliment that with a burst of speed to run down balls hit into either gap. The general on the Abilene Prairie Dogs is Rick Pitts. A 34th-round draft pick of the Kansas City Royals in 1994, Pitts has already shown that he has the talents of a prototypical center fielder. In one series against Greenville two weeks ago, Pitts gunned down a runner at third and at home in the same game.