Right fielder
Right fielder, abbreviated RF, is a baseball fielding position in the right field. It is also used to describe the player who plays the position (e.g., "Roberto Clemente was a right fielder").Outfielders must cover large distances, so speed, instincts and quickness to react to the ball is key. They must be able to catch fly balls above their head and on the run, as well as prevent balls hit down the right field foul line from getting past them. Being situated 250-300 feet from home plate, they must be able to throw the ball accurately over a long distance to be effective. Of all outfield positions, the right fielder should have the strongest arm. Unexpert players may find it difficult to concentrate on the game, since they are so far from the more continuous action. Emphasizing the correct position will give outfield players something to concentrate on at each pitch.
As well as the requirements above, the right fielder backs up first base on all throws from the catcher, and all bunted balls, since the catcher or the first baseman must be available for fielding the ball. The right fielder back ups second base on any ball thrown from the left side of the field. I.e. shortstop, third base or foul line territory.