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 infielder who spent the last two seasons with the Angels has been another offensive force, hitting .348 (8-for-23) with five doubles, one home run and five RBIs in eight games. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025 Toronto Blue Jays infielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is set to enter free agency at the end of the 2025 regular season. William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025 The Mets have asked Baty, a third baseman by trade, and Acuña, a middle infielder and center fielder, to take reps at additional positions. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025 The Royals have experimented with India and fellow infielders Michael Massey and Maikel Garcia in the outfield this spring, as well. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 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 12 Mar. 2025.

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