Pitcher's stance A white rubber slab, known as the pitcher's plate or pitcher's rubber, sits atop the mound. It is 6 inches (15 cm) wide and 2 feet (61 cm) long, with the front measuring exactly 60 feet 6 inches (18.44 m) from the back of home plate. The catcher stands on the opposite side of the field from where the pitcher stands on the rubber during a game. When the pitcher turns to face the batter, he knows that he will be able to reach all parts of the plate. Batter's box The area between the pitcher's rubber and home plate is called the batter's box. This is where the pitcher throws the ball in order to strike out the batter or allow him to hit it for a base hit. Foul ground Any part of the field outside the right field line but within the left field line is considered foul territory. All fans in this area are entitled to free food and drinks at the ballpark. Deep centerfield An area in the middle of the outfield between deep centerfield and far corner outfield is called the centerfield grassy area. Spectators can sit here on fold-out chairs while watching baseball games. Corner outfield There are three types of corners: left-handed and right-handed power corners and shallow corners.