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 Angels have already added starters Grayson Rodriguez and Alek Manoah, reliever Jordan Romano and infielder Vaughn Grissom, all of whom were injured, ineffective or both in 2025. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025 Padres utility infielder Will Wagner wears jersey number 24; that was Song’s number with the Heroes. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025 New York has added closer Devin Williams, infielder Jorge Polanco, Gold Glove second baseman Marcus Semien and reliever Luke Weaver this offseason. CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025 Now the 22-year-old infielder will have a chance to further establish himself in his first full pro season. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 21 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 2 Jan. 2026.

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