How many players are on the field for a baseball team while it is fielding?
Answer9
The fielding team has nine players: pitcher, catcher, four infielders and three outfielders.
Sports · Facts & stats
Players facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about players and team sizes in sport, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
How many pieces does each player start with in chess?
Answer16
Each side has 16 pieces: eight pawns, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, a queen and a king.
Going deeper
How many players per side are on the field in rugby union?
Answer15
Rugby union is played 15 a side, split into eight forwards and seven backs.
How many players per side are on the field in rugby league?
Answer13
Rugby league uses 13 players a side, two fewer than rugby union.
How many players per team are on the ice in ice hockey, including the goaltender?
Answer6
Ice hockey teams have six on the ice: a goaltender, two defence and three forwards.
Expert level
How many players per team are in the water in water polo, including the goalkeeper?
Answer7
Water polo teams have six field players and one goalkeeper in the pool.
How many players are on each team in a game of horseback polo?
Answer4
Polo is played four a side, with each rider numbered 1 to 4 by position.
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