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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Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki left because of discomfort in his right knee in the bottom of the fourth after trying to field a fly ball. ABC News, 14 June 2026 In the first inning, Bella’s younger sister Lily McCulloch, a junior, reached on an error, stole second, moved to third on a wild pitch and scored on a fielders choice by her twin sister Laila McCulloch to give the Falcons a 1-0 lead. Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026 Royals center fielder Kameron Misner stole second base in the fourth inning, while Witt stole second in the fifth and advanced to third on a throwing error by Astros catcher Collin Price. Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026 Suzuki’s 3 Outs Above Average (OAA) are tied for fourth most among MLB right fielders while he is tied for third in Fielding Run Value (four) this season. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fielder

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 18 Jun. 2026.

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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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