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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But the Jays will gain payroll flexibility after 2026 with Bieber, Springer, righty Kevin Gausman and center fielder Daulton Varsho all eligible for free agency. Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025 That means the Twins won't be forced to trade any of their All-Stars, center fielder Byron Buxton and starting pitchers Pablo López and Joe Ryan. CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025 Roberto Clemente On New Year’s Eve in 1972, Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Roberto Clemente died after a plane crashed on takeoff from Puerto Rico. Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025 Miller believes that by the end of the day on Wednesday, four-time All-Star right fielder Kyle Tucker will be a Los Angeles Dodger. Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fielder

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 29 Dec. 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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