infielder

noun

in·​field·​er ˈin-ˌfēl-dər How to pronounce infielder (audio)
: a baseball player who plays in the infield

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At the same time, prosecutors had been seeking a five-year sentence for the Rays star infielder. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Dec. 2025 The Boston Red Sox may be in the mix to trade for a star infielder this offseason. Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025 The Dodgers have agreed on a one-year contract with Miguel Rojas that will allow the veteran infielder to finish his career with the team. Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 4 Dec. 2025 Washington served as an infield coach during his time in Oakland, helping transform infielders Eric Chavez and Marcus Semien into elite defenders at their respective positions. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for infielder

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of infielder was in 1867

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“Infielder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infielder. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.

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