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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The instigator of Game 1’s most talked about play when Brewers center fielder Sal Frelick brought his fly ball back into play, Muncy cleared both the center field fence and Frelick’s glove for a solo home run in the sixth inning. Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025 Despite missing time due to injury Abreu still finished tied for 11th in baseball with plus-15 defensive runs saved, one behind Garcia for the top mark among right fielders. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025 The former Padres center fielder, bench coach and front office assistant wanted the job that went to Green but wasn’t interviewed for it. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025 However, center fielder Sal Frelick managed to get a glove on the ball. Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025 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 Oct. 2025.

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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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