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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New York has added closer Devin Williams, infielder Jorge Polanco, Gold Glove second baseman Marcus Semien and reliever Luke Weaver this offseason. CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025 Now the 22-year-old infielder will have a chance to further establish himself in his first full pro season. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025 Still searching in Seattle The Mariners, seeking to rebound from the loss of free-agent infielder Jorge Polanco to the New York Mets, remain in the mix for the Diamondbacks’ Marte as well as the Cardinals’ Donovan, according to people briefed on their pursuits. Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025 Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw will be among numerous speakers at Turning Point USA's America Fest next weekend in Phoenix. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 13 Dec. 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 24 Dec. 2025.

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