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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Senior shortstop Drew Drzonek and junior infielder Caleb Sullivan also homered. Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026 The respect is mutual, with Caglianone marvelling at Bazzana’s abilities as a middle infielder. Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026 Additionally, infielder Graham Pauley was optioned to Triple A Jacksonville and outfielder Heriberto Hernandez was recalled. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026 One of the more controversial decisions made by the Mets in an offseason full of them was to let Pete Alonso walk to the Baltimore Orioles, and replace him with a project at first base, switch-hitting infielder Jorge Polanco. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for infielder

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 10 May. 2026.

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