infield

noun

in·​field ˈin-ˌfēld 

1

a

: the area of a baseball field enclosed by the three bases and home plate

b

: the defensive positions comprising first base, second base, shortstop, and third base

also : the players who play these positions

2

: the area enclosed by a racetrack or running track

3

: a field near a farmhouse

Examples of infield in a Sentence

He threw the ball across the infield.

The team has one of the best infields in the league.

Recent Examples on the Web

Jack McCarthy followed with the first hit, an infield single. — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

He was pulled after a 15-pitch battle with Bryson Stott that ended with an infield single. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

And while Javier Báez is playing center after returning from the IL, the Tigers also need him in the infield. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 31 July 2026

In the fourth inning, Kyle Tucker walked and Teoscar Hernandez beat out an infield single to put two runners on for Rushing. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Phrases Containing infield

• infield hit
• infield out

Rhymes for infield

• afield
• airfield
• annealed
• appealed
• brownfield
• coalfield
• concealed
• congealed
• cornfield
• downfield
• goldfield
• hayfield

Kids Definition

infield

noun

in·​field ˈin-ˌfēld 

1

a

: the area of a baseball field enclosed by the three bases and home plate

b

: the players positioned in the infield

2

: the area enclosed by a racetrack or running track

infielder

-ˌfēl-dər

noun