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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Max Muncy’s double into the right-field corner started the two-out rally, and Freeland’s single through the middle of the infield — one of three hits for the young infielder — cashed in. Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026 His sister, Jai, was a standout infielder/outfielder at Stagg. Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026 Royals infielders Michael Massey and Nick Loftin combined for three RBIs in the ninth inning. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026 Sheets and Manny Machado followed by hitting pop-ups caught by infielders, and Miguel Andujar ended the inning with a groundout. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026 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 7 Jun. 2026.

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