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

Xavier Edwards and Otto Lopez will form the middle infield at second base and shortstop, respectively. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026

Vitello will have a pair of invaluable resources on his coaching staff in bench coach Jayce Tingler and infield coach Ron Washington, both having managed in the majors. —Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026

That’s because the Yankees’ backup infield mix is already crowded with José Caballero, Oswaldo Cabrera, Amed Rosario and Paul Goldschmidt. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026

Cora sees establishing everyday infield roles as key to solidifying the overall defense. —Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 9 Feb. 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