1
a
: the area of a baseball field enclosed by the three bases and home plate
b
: the defensive positions comprising first base, second base, shortstop, and third base
also
: the players who play these positions
2
: the area enclosed by a racetrack or running track
3
: a field near a farmhouse
Examples of infield in a Sentence
He threw the ball across the infield.
The team has one of the best infields in the league.
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There, where the infield typically sits, is a regulation ice rink that passed the most important test of all during the Panthers’ practice Thursday afternoon.
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
The Braves have been active, adding to their bullpen (Raisel Iglesias, Robert Suarez), infield (Ha-Seong Kim, Mauricio Dubón) and outfield (Mike Yastrzemski).
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
But it also definitely cannot be ruled out, as the Yankees have a wide variety of bench options on the infield and a clear desire to balance the lineup.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
The Marlins hired Blake Butler as infield coach, replacing Tyler Smarslok, who became field coordinator with the Nationals.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Dec. 2025
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
The Braves have been active, adding to their bullpen (Raisel Iglesias, Robert Suarez), infield (Ha-Seong Kim, Mauricio Dubón) and outfield (Mike Yastrzemski).
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
But it also definitely cannot be ruled out, as the Yankees have a wide variety of bench options on the infield and a clear desire to balance the lineup.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
The Marlins hired Blake Butler as infield coach, replacing Tyler Smarslok, who became field coordinator with the Nationals.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Infield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infield. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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infield
noun
in·field
ˈin-ˌfēld 
1
a
: the area of a baseball field enclosed by the three bases and home plate
b
: the players positioned in the infield
2
: the area enclosed by a racetrack or running track
infielder
noun
-ˌfēl-dər
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