fielder

American  

[feel-der] / ˈfil dər /

noun

1. Baseball, Cricket. a player who fields the ball.

2. Baseball. any of the players of the infield or the outfield, especially an outfielder.

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fielder British  

/ ˈfiːldə /

noun

1. cricket baseball

   1. a player in the field

   2. a member of the fielding rather than the batting side

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Etymology

Origin of fielder

1275–1325 for an earlier sense; Middle English. See field, -er ¹

Example Sentences

The Rays’ center fielder had hit the ball hard enough that Freeman, more than a handful of steps away from the bag, wouldn’t be able to make the play unassisted.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

With Ohtani out, left fielder Alex Call was in the leadoff spot, and Santiago Espinal served as the designated hitter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

I thought that’s where the weakest fielder was stashed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“He’s done a phenomenal job,” said right fielder Kyle Tucker, who also had a three-hit night.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

I said I didn’t need a center fielder.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger