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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New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge took home honors in the American League for a second consecutive year. Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025 Only Minnesota Twins star Byron Buxton had a higher wRC+ as a center fielder this season. Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025 For the second time in three years, the Padres’ right fielder was named the NL’s top defensive player on Friday. Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025 The series had so many moments — center fielders trucking left fielders, base-running blunders, walk offs, extra-innings games. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 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 19 Nov. 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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