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If you look at the math the infield and outfield are about the same with regards to defensive 'importance' at the higher levels. The piece you are missing is that not all IF and OF positions are equal. A LF is not the same value defensively as a CF or a 2B.
The list roughly goes like this (if I recall):
1. Catcher
2. SS
3. 2B, 3B, CF (Tie)
4. LF, RF (Tie)
5. 1B
If you have filled out a lineup sheet enough times this should make sense to you.
The list roughly goes like this (if I recall):
1. Catcher
2. SS
3. 2B, 3B, CF (Tie)
4. LF, RF (Tie)
5. 1B
If you have filled out a lineup sheet enough times this should make sense to you.