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
Two runs in five batters and only one ball leaves the infield.
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Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Dodgers catcher Will Smith got the scoring started with an infield single, allowing Max Muncy to score.
—Jacob Lev, CNN, 17 Oct. 2024
In addition to getting another left-handed bat in the lineup against tough Padres righty Dylan Cease, the Giants wanted to maximize their infield defense behind Logan Webb, one of the most effective pitchers in the majors at keeping the ball on the ground.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2024
Having said that, the Rockies also like third base/infield coach Warren Schaeffer, who used to manage at Triple-A Albuquerque.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2024
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Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Dodgers catcher Will Smith got the scoring started with an infield single, allowing Max Muncy to score.
—Jacob Lev, CNN, 17 Oct. 2024
In addition to getting another left-handed bat in the lineup against tough Padres righty Dylan Cease, the Giants wanted to maximize their infield defense behind Logan Webb, one of the most effective pitchers in the majors at keeping the ball on the ground.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2024
Having said that, the Rockies also like third base/infield coach Warren Schaeffer, who used to manage at Triple-A Albuquerque.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2024
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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
noun
-ˌfēl-dər
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