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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Jac Caglianone, who didn’t start on opening day, had two hits Saturday as the Royals’ starting right fielder. Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026 The center fielder from Cuba, acquired from the Chicago White Sox in a January trade, also had two RBI singles Thursday in his New York debut. CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026 Center fielder Brenton Doyle went 0 for 3 with a walk and has opened the season 0 for 7. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026 Garcia doubled to score Bohm, then left fielder Brandon Marsh hit a two-run single to tie the game at 3. Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fielder

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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 30 Mar. 2026.

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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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