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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Second baseman Michael Massey followed with a single and right fielder Lane Thomas reached on a fielder’s choice. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026 Center fielder Jakob Marsee put the Marlins ahead with an RBI single before second baseman Xavier Edwards drove in another run while grounding into a double play. Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 21 June 2026 Nationals player exits after crash Washington center fielder Jacob Young left the game in the eighth inning after crashing into the outfield wall. Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026 Ryan Ward scored the winning run after Baltimore catcher Samuel Basallo failed to catch right fielder Tyler O’Neill’s throw to the plate. Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026 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 23 Jun. 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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