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

The ball landed between three Mets in fair territory near the line and briefly bounced past right fielder Carson Benge. — ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026

The Marlins squandered a chance to take the lead in the seventh when Jakob Marsee was thrown out at home on a fielder’s choice by Otto Lopez. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Righty-hitting Heliot Ramos was the Yankees’ primary left fielder while Bellinger was out. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026

Called up from triple-A Oklahoma City after center fielder Andy Pages sustained a hand fracture Friday, Thomas delivered an RBI single off Pirates starter Jared Jones, a Whittier native, in the fourth. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 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