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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Along with Devers, center fielder Harrison Bader left Friday’s game after one at-bat due to a right thumb contusion. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026 Miami’s bullpen could not hold onto the lead, as Owls right fielder Brett Patten knotted the game at four in the bottom half of the inning. Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026 Brewers left fielder Eddys Leonard reached base to start the second inning on a groundball when third baseman Ezequiel Duran airmailed a throw over first baseman Jake Burger’s head. Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026 Conrad and returning all-league left fielder Kai Cesare had diving catches that saved multiple runs for San Clemente. Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 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 2 Mar. 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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