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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Last year, Preller got great value from summer trade additions Miller and left-fielder Ramón Laureano before Laureano broke a finger. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026 Yamamoto struck out the next hitter, getting left fielder Josh Lowe to swing through a splitter, before allowing back-to-back outfield line drives to catcher Logan O’Hoppe and second baseman Christian Moore. Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026 Left fielder Austin Hays, who signed a one-year deal in the offseason, hit a solo home run in the first inning. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026 Aggies' center fielder Caden Sorrell is out Saturday due to a right-hand injury. Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 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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