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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Additionally, minor-league infielder Dayson Croes, who is from Aruba, will play for the Netherlands. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026 Previously, the outfielders, catchers, infielders and starting rotation. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026 Cuban infielder Alexei Ramírez is the oldest player on any roster at age 44. Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026 In addition to Cheng, the Red Sox are expected to add infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa to the roster in the near future. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 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 10 Feb. 2026.

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