infielder

noun in·field·er \ ˈin-ˌfēl-dər \

|Updated on: 17 Aug 2018

Definition of infielder

: a baseball player who plays in the infield

Recent Examples of infielder from the Web

Young pitching is difficult to pry away, and the Orioles are open to receiving infielders — particularly ones on the left side — and outfield help, even though their farm system has better depth there than at any other position.

— eduardo a. encina, baltimoresun.com, "Orioles hope to move Manny Machado soon, but market doesn't seem to be budging," 6 July 2018
The Diamondbacks will not sign their top pick, infielder Matt McLain, sources confirmed Friday, and instead will receive a compensatory pick in next year’s draft.

— nick piecoro, azcentral, "Arizona Diamondbacks will not sign top draft pick Matt McLain," 6 July 2018
The Red Sox signed infielder Brandon Phillips to a minor league deal.

— courant.com, "Red Sox Back In First After 9-6 Win Over Angels," 28 June 2018
The Razorbacks boast four KC-area players: pitchers Isaiah Campbell and Zeb Vermillion, graduates of Olathe South and Shawnee Mission East, respectively, outfielder Ben McClain of Lee's Summit West and infielder Derek Ripp of St. James Academy.

— shaun goodwin, kansascity, "Looking for a team to support in the CWS? Arkansas has these KC connections," 22 June 2018
Former manager Ron Washington, now coaching infielders and third base for the upstart Atlanta Braves, has been busy harvesting items for the silent auction at the June 27 event at Globe Life Park (tickets available at doitfordurrett.com/shop).

— jeff wilson, star-telegram, "Rangers Reaction: Things get weird for Rangers at home plate," 14 June 2018
When Terry Donahue met Pat Henschel in 1947, Donahue was a 22-year-old catcher and utility infielder in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.

— krista stevens, Longreads, "How American Women’s Pro Baseball Kept Lesbians in the Closet," 31 May 2018
The top five active managers (through Thursday): Manager, Games Mike Scioscia, 3,010 Buck Showalter, 3,001 Terry Francona, 2,844 Fact check Blue Jays infielder Yangervis Solarte had grounded into 18 double plays entering the weekend.

— paul sullivan, chicagotribune.com, "Clubhouse policeman Bud Norris creating latest controversy in St. Louis," 14 July 2018
On Saturday, Padres minor league outfielder Buddy Reed will join infielders Fernando Tatis Jr. and Luis Urias in Washington D.C. for the All-Star Futures Game, a showcase of some of the game’s top prospects.

— jeff sanders, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Talking with ... Padres prospect Buddy Reed," 13 July 2018

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