infielder

noun

in·​field·​er ˈin-ˌfēl-dər 

: a baseball player who plays in the infield

Examples of infielder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

John McGraw, manager of the (baseball) Giants, had recently signed a Jewish infielder named Andy Cohen specifically to attract Jewish fans to the Polo Grounds. — Zachary Kranc, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner and Baltimore Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt were also named finalists this month. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2026

The roster also features infielders Brice Turang (Corona Santiago) and Joey Ortiz (Garden Grove Pacifica), outfielder Garrett Mitchell (Orange Lutheran), and pitcher JoJo Romero (Oxnard). — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Only Dodgers infielder Mookie Betts has more awards (seven) than Olson. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for infielder

• outfielder
• fielder
• wielder