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 Savannah Bananas infielder, 28, looked cool and casual in a gray Chicago shirt and black shorts. Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026 As a former infielder for the Chicago Cubs, Giambrone transitioned from life inside the clubhouse to a role as a professional baseball client relations coordinator. Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026 That means limited playing time for left fielder Josh Lowe and third baseman Yoán Moncada, and an extra opportunity for outfielder Bryce Teodosio and infielder Oswald Peraza. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026 The Jayhawks have two double-digit home run hitters, in freshman catcher Ella Boyer (17) and senior infielder Hailey Cripe (14). Pj Green april 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026 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 30 Apr. 2026.

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