Shagger

In baseball, a “shagger” is someone who chases down fly balls hit during batting practice. It’s not as glamorous as hitting home runs, but it’s an important part of getting ready for the game.

Imagine this: you’re a pitcher, and your teammates are up at bat. You’re not throwing against them in a real game, but you still want them to get good swings. So, you head out to the outfield with a glove. Every time a batter hits a fly ball, you race after it, snag it out of the air, and then throw it back to the infield for another batter to use. That’s shagging! It helps the hitters get a feel for different pitches and keeps them loose before the real competition.

So, even though shaggers might not be in the spotlight, they’re playing a valuable role behind the scenes to help the team succeed.