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Why do they use four outfielders in softball?

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Adam383

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They don't use four outfielders in softball. Some slow-pitch leagues may choose to use four outfielders, but other than that, the positions are the same as in Baseball. Rec leagues, high school, and college softball all use three outfielders: left field, right field, and center field.

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