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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Los Angeles right fielder Teoscar Hernández would get the Dodgers on the scoreboard in the bottom of the second with a solo home run off Scherzer for a 1-0 lead. Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025 Injuries helped keep this from being too big an issue in 2025, but the Red Sox should never be in a spot where the only way to field their best lineup is by playing the best defensive center fielder in baseball at second base. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025 His wild pitch led to a run by Andy Pages, and two batters later Smith grounded into a fielder’s choice that extended the Dodgers’ lead to 5-1. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 Oct. 2025 Daulton Varsho's Hitting Approach The Toronto center fielder hit a game-tying home run on Friday night, although that blast was later overshadowed by Addison Barger. Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025 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 5 Nov. 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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