A former infielder who spent parts of 12 seasons in the big leagues, Woodward is expected to work with the Dodgers’ infielders at the major-league level as well as throughout the minor-league system.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/01/20/dodgers-add-stephen-nelson-to-their-broadcast-team/

After what the Angels went through with injuries last season, they tried to add depth for 2023, especially with versatile infielders like Brandon Drury (free agent, from the Padres) and Gio Urshela (trade, from the Minnesota Twins).

Source: https://www.dailynews.com/2023/02/03/angels-spring-training-position-preview-infielders/

And no playing deep on the grass to rob hits, either - Dansby Swason, Jeremy Peña and other infielders need to be on the dirt.

Source: https://abc7.com/opening-day-major-league-baseball-mets-yankees/13044687/

"Both middle infielders are very athletic juniors with great instinct and potential," said the coach.

Source: https://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20230315/baseball-scouting-fox

But both coaches also said it’s what makes him stand out amid the organization’s talented crop of infielders.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/03/22/captain-consistent-orioles-infield-prospect-jordan-westburgs-morbid-mentality-pushing-him-toward-majors/

Fletcher was behind infielders Anthony Rendon, Zach Neto, Brandon Drury and Luis Rengifo on the Angels’ depth chart.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/12/08/angels-trade-david-fletcher-max-stassi-to-braves/

If one of our middle infielders go down, we view him as the next guy to come up and play at that position.

Source: https://deadspin.com/nationals-hunt-for-3-game-win-streak-in-finale-vs-cubs-1850402590

In addition to Mayer and Anthony, the participants will include catchers Kyle Teel and Nathan Hickey, infielders Chase Meidroth and Nick Yorke, and pitchers Isaiah Campbell, Richard Fitts, Wikelman Gonzalez, Luis Perales and Justin Slaten.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/12/20/marcelo-mayer-roman-anthony-to-take-part-in-red-sox-rookie-development-program/

Second base serves as a new dividing line: two infielders to the left and two to the right of the bag.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/04/07/francisco-lindor-on-great-new-shift-rule-and-the-mets-defense/

The moves leave the Sox with 50 players remaining in camp: 26 pitchers, four catchers, 12 infielders and eight outfielders.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2023/3/12/23636944/reliever-aaron-bummer-progressing-on-schedule-grifol-romy-gonzalez-southpaw

· The Shift Rule – At the time a pitcher releases the ball, all infielders must be in the infield and have two on each side of second base.

Source: https://www.peoplesdefender.com/2023/02/25/matts-take-31/