The 9 Baseball Positions: A Complete Guide - Numbers, Body Types, Skills & More

*This article may contain product links which pay me a small commission if you make a purchase. Learn more. What do the baseball position numbers mean? They are used in scoring the game, and so each position is designated with a 1-9 number. They go in order, starting with the pitcher as #1, however the shortstop is out of order–he should be #5 if following the pattern, but instead is #6.This was because originally, the shortstop was the fourth outfielder. Later, the shortstop was moved permanently to the infield but his number stuck at #6. It’s important to understand the positional numbers so that a proper scorebook can be kept and players understand the lineup and dugout card.Want to Learn More About The Rules of Baseball?Watch my detailed video on baseball rules for beginners.In this detailed article we’ll cover the position numbers, body types, skills and much more:The table of contents below is clickable, so jump ahead and share this with a friend as a great reference. If you’re l...