Introduction: Objective: The purpose of this study was to ascertain the relationship between anthropometric and body composition characteristics with fielding skills among softball players. Methods: A total one hundred and fifty male softball players, aged 18-30 years, from the various states and universities of India were selected to participate in the study. All the subjects were assessed for anthropometric characteristics viz. height, body weight, length measurements, circumferences, diameters and skinfolds thicknesses of body parts. Percentage body fat was estimated from the sum of skinfolds was calculated using the standard equations. The Fielding skill test of the players was assessed with the help of the AAHPERD softball skill test battery edited by Dr. Roberta Rikli. Results: The results of the correlation analysis revealed a significant association of weight (p=0.045) with the fielding skill. The fielding skill was also observed to be significantly associated with upper arm circumference (p=0.049) and bicondylar humerus diameter (p=0.020) among softball players. Among the body composition parameters, only lean body mass (p=0.005) was observed to be significantly associated with the fielding skill among softball players. Conclusion: Anthropometric and body composition characteristics should therefore be taken into account during softball talent selection and development, as they tend to be a requirement for future high-level performance in the game.