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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The Cubs designated infielder Nicky Lopez for assignment to open a spot on the active roster. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025 The infielder rarely slumped despite some unconventional mechanics at the plate. Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 19 May 2025 Arkansas infielder Cam Kozeal was named to the All-SEC second team as a first baseman. Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 19 May 2025 And as the Dodgers consider external additions ahead of the midseason trade deadline, the team is reportedly eyeing a division rival infielder who could serve as a replacement for Muncy. Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 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 24 May. 2025.

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