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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Two catcher interference calls, and a fielder’s interference call, too. Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026 Nelson hit into a fielder’s choice and pinch-hitter Will Cavanaugh singled. John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026 Right fielder Jac Caglianone had four hits, four RBIs, five walks and four strikeouts for Team Italy and first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino had a three-homer game. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026 Bader managing hamstring tightness Center fielder Harrison Bader is currently dealing with left hamstring tightness and is considered day-to-day, but manager Tony Vitello believes that Bader should be ready for Opening Night next Wednesday against the New York Yankees at Oracle Park. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 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 22 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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