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

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The Angels recalled infielder Christian Moore from Triple-A Salt Lake among a flurry of moves. Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 The struggling New York Mets have designated former Atlanta Braves infielder Vidal Brujan for assignment after a disappointing stint. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Holly Malkameus, the aunt of Tennessee infielder Meredith Barnhart, is grateful for where women’s sports is headed for young women like her niece and girls around the world. Latif Love june 18, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026 His brother, Kyle, is an infielder for the Sooners, and was at second base for his brother's final blast. Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 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 21 Jun. 2026.

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