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

Bridgewater responded in the third inning when left fielder Anthony Sullivan homered to center field to tie the game 1-1. — CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called right fielder Kyle Tucker into the visiting manager’s office at Chase Field a week and a half ago, just to catch up. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Eventually, another clause was added to restrict the maximum number of fielders placed behind square on the leg side to two, making bodyline, which requires positioning multiple fielders in that area of the field, largely ineffectual. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026

The White Sox were not going to let Cubs star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong walk them off for a second straight night. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 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