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

Right fielder Kyle Tucker — who continued his recent hot streak with a single, two doubles and a home run on Thursday — is still on pace for the worst full season of his career. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

After the Royals scored another run on a throwing error by right fielder Jorge Barrosa, Carter Jensen capped the frame with an RBI double. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

The left fielder also made a sliding catch to rob Shea Langeliers in the ninth. — CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Exciting shortstop prospect Josuar Gonzalez lined a double to ignite San Jose’s two-run first inning, Estrada executed a pickoff that saved the Giants a run, and left fielder Oliver Tejada saved two more with a diving catch in the fifth. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 11 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