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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Rockies’ Doyle likely to stay Much like the Washington Nationals’ new leadership with shortstop CJ Abrams, the Colorado Rockies’ new front office wants to try to get more out of center fielder Brenton Doyle before seriously discussing him in trades. Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025 Phillies view García as their everyday right fielder The Phillies made the García signing official Tuesday. Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025 Miller believes that by the end of the day on Wednesday, four-time All-Star right fielder Kyle Tucker will be a Los Angeles Dodger. Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025 The Royals already have a top defensive center fielder in Kyle Isbel. Kansas City Star, 7 Dec. 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 20 Dec. 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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