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

Dodgers right fielder Kyle Tucker has never shied away from just how bad his performance at the plate was for much of his first season in Los Angeles. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

After a fielder’s choice, Mike Yastrzemski knocked in the Braves' first and tying run. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Injury updates Center fielder Jakob Marsee experienced left elbow discomfort while throwing in recent days and plans to see Keith Meister, a renowned sports medicine specialist and orthopedic surgeon. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

Albies connected on a 1-1 fastball and drove it to deep right-center, where center fielder Derek Hill leaped and just missed making a sensational catch. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 29 Sep. 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