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infielder

American

[in-feel-der] / ˈɪnˌfil dər /

noun

Baseball.

any of the four defensive players stationed around the infield.

infielder British

/ ˈɪnfiːldzmən, ˈɪnˌfiːldə /

noun

a player positioned in the infield

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Etymology

Origin of infielder

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; infield + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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The Bruins got on the board first with a two-run home run from infielder Rylee Slimp in the third inning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Ildemaro Vargas has spent 19 years as an anonymous utility infielder.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas was in the starting lineup for the team’s 4-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, the same day as the funeral of his father in Venezuela.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

For the opinion of someone never employed by the Dodgers, I checked in with Blue Jays and Team USA infielder Ernie Clement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

That will give him three pitchers, two catchers, an extra infielder and outfielder, besides the seven other men in their regular positions.

From Baseball Joe Around the World Pitching on a Grand Tour by Chadwick, Lester

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