infield

noun

in·field | \ ˈin-ˌfēld

Definition of infield

1 : a field near a farmhouse

2a : 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

3 : the area enclosed by a racetrack or running track

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

Drivers found the new course, a 17-turn, 2.28-mile run that includes portions of the infield and the high-speed oval, somewhat of a mystery during testing Tuesday. — Mike Hembree, USA TODAY, "Charlotte Motor Speedway's 'roval' course remains a mystery after testing," 10 July 2018 The Twins went to a five-man infield and Hernan Perez, batting for closer Corey Knebel, grounded into a force at the plate, with catcher Bobby Wilson handling a wide throw. — Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Brewers 6, Twins 5 (10): After falling behind on yet another grand slam, Brewers rally," 2 July 2018 Reddick held it and, for some reason, did not throw it into the infield. — Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, "Astros spoil Charlie Morton's gem in loss to Rays," 1 July 2018 Only one ball left the infield during that span on a fly out to right by Ashley Jozefowicz in the fifth. — Steve Reaven, Elgin Courier-News, "To the limit: Alyssa Eby sparks rally in the seventh but St. Charles North loses in the supersectional to York," 5 June 2018 Frequently, Ensberg would consult with Mejdal for statistical advice about how to handle in-game decisions, such as whether to bring the infield in. — Jared Diamond, WSJ, "The Data Wonk Who Became a Coach," 29 Mar. 2018 July 15 is Volunteer Appreciation Night with a pre-game parade around the infield with volunteers and kids can run the bases after the game. — Jennie Key, Cincinnati.com, "You have to see how cute the Fiona snow globe is," 11 July 2018 But in the fifth inning, screams shattered the evening quiet as a local woman, Carol Sharrow, crashed through a park gate in a maroon Honda Accord and gunned around the infield. — Brian Macquarrie, BostonGlobe.com, "Killed Maine grandfather’s past and present come together in tragic collision," 12 June 2018 Alberto's versatility around the infield will come in handy with the Rangers' playing a two-game set in the National League against the Dodgers on Tuesday and Wednesday. — Stefan Stevenson, star-telegram, "Doug Fister's trip to DL could lead to Yovani Gallardo's return," 10 June 2018

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