fielder

noun

field·​er ˈfēl-dər 

: one that fields

especially : a defensive player stationed in the field (as in baseball)

Examples of fielder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Padres left fielder Jase Bowen retreated to the ivy and made a leaping catch. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026

Meyers has long been one of the sport’s most underrated defensive center fielders. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 29 June 2026

Vitello said Bader has made progress with his running progression but doesn’t have a ballpark estimate as to when the center fielder could start a rehab assignment. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 June 2026

But on Tuesday night, the two Dodgers to homer — left fielder Tommy Edman and second baseman Miguel Rojas — were players not known for their power. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing fielder

• fielder's choice

Rhymes for fielder

• wielder
• outfielder

Kids Definition

fielder

noun

field·​er ˈfēl-dər 

: one that fields

especially : a baseball player stationed in the outfield while the opposing team is at bat