infielder

noun

in·​field·​er ˈin-ˌfēl-dər How to pronounce infielder (audio)
: a baseball player who plays in the infield

Examples of infielder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In fact, Ruiz was one of the key players the Nationals obtained in their trade with the Dodgers for pitcher Max Scherzer and infielder Trea Turner in 2021. Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024 In another move Tuesday, the A’s optioned infielder Tristan Gray. Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2024 André Rodgers, an infielder from 1957-1967, is second on a list that includes just nine names. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 2 Aug. 2024 Paxton, 35, was acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers July 26 for 17-year-old minor league infielder, Moises Bolivar. Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for infielder 

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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 17 Sep. 2024.

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