fielder

noun

field·​er ˈfēl-dər How to pronounce fielder (audio)
: one that fields
especially : a defensive player stationed in the field (as in baseball)

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Jurickson Profar is now the Atlanta Braves’ starting left fielder. Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025 Despite the White Sox's efforts to part with Luis Robert Jr., Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic reported Thursday that the center fielder is likely to open camp in Chicago in February. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025 Domínguez, a natural center fielder, struggled in left during a September call-up last season. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025 Looking to add competition in the outfield, the Marlins added veteran center fielder Albert Almora Jr. to their spring training roster on Monday. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for fielder 

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fielder was in 1832

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“Fielder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fielder. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.

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fielder

noun
field·​er ˈfēl-dər How to pronounce fielder (audio)
: one that fields
especially : a baseball player stationed in the outfield while the opposing team is at bat

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