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Sports Team Positions - CSV

Sports team positions define the roles and locations that players assume in each sport. In soccer, there are four main positions: GK, DF, MF, and FW. In baseball, there are nine positions: pitcher, catcher, infielders, and outfielders. In basketball, there are five basic positions: PG, SG, SF, PF, and C. Each position has specific roles, required skills, and tactical importance, forming crucial elements of overall team strategy.

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code,slug,name,description,abbreviation,category,number,sport
SOCCER-GK,soccer-goalkeeper,Goalkeeper,The last line of defense guarding the goal. The only player allowed to use hands within the field.,GK,goalkeeper,1,soccer
SOCCER-DF,soccer-defender,Defender,"The defensive core preventing opponent attacks. Includes sub-positions like CB, SB, and SW.",DF,defender,,soccer
SOCCER-MF,soccer-midfielder,Midfielder,The link between defense and offense. Game makers who control the match.,MF,midfielder,,soccer
SOCCER-FW,soccer-forward,Forward,"The main attacking force aiming for goals. Includes roles like CF, WG, and SS.",FW,forward,,soccer
BASEBALL-P,baseball-pitcher,Pitcher,Throws the ball from the mound to get batters out. A crucial position that determines the game's outcome.,P,pitcher,1,baseball
BASEBALL-C,baseball-catcher,Catcher,Receives the pitcher's throws behind home plate. The team's field general.,C,catcher,2,baseball
BASEBALL-1B,baseball-first-baseman,First Baseman,Infielder guarding first base. Securely catches throws from other infielders.,1B,infielder,3,baseball
BASEBALL-2B,baseball-second-baseman,Second Baseman,Infielder guarding second base. Key to double plays.,2B,infielder,4,baseball
BASEBALL-3B,baseball-third-baseman,Third Baseman,Infielder guarding third base. Known as the hot corner.,3B,infielder,5,baseball
BASEBALL-SS,baseball-shortstop,Shortstop,Infielder between second and third base. The keystone with the widest defensive range.,SS,infielder,6,baseball
BASEBALL-LF,baseball-left-fielder,Left Fielder,Outfielder guarding left field. Handles pulled hits from right-handed batters.,LF,outfielder,7,baseball
BASEBALL-CF,baseball-center-fielder,Center Fielder,Outfielder guarding center field. The key outfielder covering the widest range.,CF,outfielder,8,baseball
BASEBALL-RF,baseball-right-fielder,Right Fielder,Outfielder guarding right field. Prevents runners from advancing with a strong arm.,RF,outfielder,9,baseball
BASKETBALL-PG,basketball-point-guard,Point Guard,"The team's floor general. Handles ball handling, passing, and playmaking.",PG,guard,1,basketball
BASKETBALL-SG,basketball-shooting-guard,Shooting Guard,Scoring specialist. Weaponizes outside shooting and drives.,SG,guard,2,basketball
BASKETBALL-SF,basketball-small-forward,Small Forward,All-rounder who excels on both offense and defense.,SF,forward,3,basketball
BASKETBALL-PF,basketball-power-forward,Power Forward,Key inside player. Main roles are rebounding and setting screens.,PF,forward,4,basketball
BASKETBALL-C,basketball-center,Center,The team's anchor. Dominates rebounds and blocks shots.,C,center,5,basketball