Major League Baseball team has 9 players on the field, which player is the most important? Well, I'll first preface the question with, it's a hard question to answer only because every player on the field has a vital role when it comes to the game being able to be played. Which to choose is more important? There's a variety, there's a ton of factors involved. I mean, shortstop is a very important position. The catcher is another really important position that's kind of most likely overlooked, but if I have to choose, I'd say it's the pitcher. Only because they dictate the game with every pitch they do, which every pitch they throw. It's very strategic, there's a lot of pressure, it's the most physically demanding position in the game. I'd say that's the most important position, not to underplay anybody else because everybody else has a very vital role in the game. Shortstop has a very vital role with keeping the infield and outfield organized and on the same level with communication. But yeah, pitcher I'd say carries the burden for the most part.