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

Right fielder Jung Hoo Lee returned to the starting lineup after sitting out on Sunday and Monday. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 July 2026

Left fielder Heriberto Hernandez, who homered earlier in the game, then hit a two-run single up the middle to tie the game. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 July 2026

Beltrán and Jones also reminded us that center fielders have long been the most glamorous Hall of Famers of them all, from Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle to Willie Mays and Ken Griffey Jr. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 27 July 2026

They weren’t expected to sign closer Edwin Díaz or right fielder Kyle Tucker during the offseason, either. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 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