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

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong’s combination of incredible speed and power has put him among the upper echelon of elite multitool players in Major League Baseball history. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

With Chicago right fielder Braden Montgomery on second base and left fielder Sam Antonacci on first, the Royals appeared ready for a pick-off attempt. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

Pinch hitter Brett Baty doubled, then right fielder Carson Benge walked. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026

Jarren Duran singled leading off the sixth, advanced on a groundout and barely beat left fielder Kwan’s throw with a headfirst slide on Monasterio’s hit. — ABC News, 23 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