Download a free printable baseball field diagram that shows all nine positions and the key measurements of the diamond. It is built for coaches, players, parents, and teachers. The PDF has two pages: a labeled version and a blank version you can use to quiz your team on the positions.
Baseball Field Diagram: Quick Facts
- Format: free printable PDF, 2 pages (labeled and blank)
- Positions: all 9, numbered 1 through 9 for scorekeeping
- Key dimensions: 90 ft basepaths, 60 ft 6 in pitching distance
- Best for: coaches, players, parents, and teachers
- Cost: free, no sign-up
The 9 Baseball Positions
Every position has a number used for scorekeeping. A 6-4-3 double play, for example, goes shortstop to second base to first base.
- 1 – Pitcher
- 2 – Catcher
- 3 – First Base
- 4 – Second Base
- 5 – Third Base
- 6 – Shortstop
- 7 – Left Field
- 8 – Center Field
- 9 – Right Field
Key Baseball Field Dimensions
- Basepaths: 90 ft between bases on a standard field
- Pitching rubber: 60 ft 6 in from the back of home plate
- Home plate to second base: about 127 ft 3 in
- Youth fields vary: Little League uses 60 ft basepaths and a 46 ft pitching distance
How to Use the Printable
Print the labeled page as a quick reference for practice, or hand out the blank page and have players write in the nine positions. It also works well for scorekeeping practice, drawing up defensive alignments, or teaching where each fielder stands. Print on standard letter paper in color or grayscale.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 9 positions on a baseball field?
The nine positions are pitcher (1), catcher (2), first base (3), second base (4), third base (5), shortstop (6), left field (7), center field (8), and right field (9).
How far apart are the bases?
On a standard baseball field the bases are 90 feet apart. Youth fields are often shorter, with Little League using 60-foot basepaths.
How far is the pitcher from home plate?
The pitching rubber is 60 feet 6 inches from the back point of home plate on a standard field. Little League uses 46 feet.
Is the baseball field diagram free to print?
Yes. The baseball field diagram is a free printable PDF with a labeled page and a blank page, and there is no sign-up.
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