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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Angels left fielder Wade Meckler, who made his debut on Friday night, is an Orange County native who grew up cheering for the team. Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026 Due in part to back-to-back defensive miscues from shortstop Willy Adames and neophyte left fielder Casey Schmitt, San Francisco dropped a fourth straight game to their NL West rivals with a 6-2 loss on Memorial Day at Oracle Park. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 May 2026 Fedde surrendered three runs in the fourth — a rally that started on a triple by Luis Arraez that was just out of the reach of right fielder Jarred Kelenic. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026 Right fielder Megan Grant’s deep flyball to the left field wall scored Berry to tie the game at 1. Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026 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 30 May. 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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