What is an outfielder/infielder?

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Originally Posted by saharvey2

Our ASA youth league requires 10U teams have four outfielders. One team in the division positions a player directly behind second base on the grass. This player takes all throws from the catcher -- second and short never move. Is this player a 7th infield defending the area around second, or are they an outfielder.

I'm interested in hearing your learned opinions.

To start, there are only four "position" players in the infield. However, for the purpose of any rules, the highlighted portion of your post is the answer to your question. If the player defends an area in the infield, that player is an infielder.