infielder

noun

in·​field·​er ˈin-ˌfēl-dər How to pronounce infielder (audio)
: a baseball player who plays in the infield

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The star infielder remains unsigned with spring training less than a week away for most teams. Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025 Frazier, an infielder by trade, had opportunities to start games, given his versatility. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025 Other notable invitees include ex-Cubs top prospect Brennen Davis, backup catcher candidate Alex Jackson, the speedy Duke Ellis, and infielders Pablo Reyes and Andrew Velazquez. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2025 Dauer made his Major League debut with the Orioles in 1976 and spent the next decade as an infielder with the franchise. Chantz Martin, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for infielder 

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of infielder was in 1867

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“Infielder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infielder. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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