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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Former Blue Jays infielder Bo Bichette played in Toronto as a visitor for the first time after signing with the Mets last winter. Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 30 June 2026 The team also designated infielder Buddy Kennedy for assignment on Sunday to make room for Heliot Ramos, who is making his first start of the season in right field on Monday. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 June 2026 Former Chicago Cubs infielder Nick Madrigal has quickly signed a minor-league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays, an American League division leader. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Schmitt, following a pregame roster move to add outfielder Heliot Ramos and designated utilityman Buddy Kennedy, also happened to be the only backup infielder on the Giants’ bench. Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 29 June 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 3 Jul. 2026.

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