infielder

[in-feel-der]

noun

Baseball.

1. any of the four defensive players stationed around the infield.

Word History and Origins

Origin of infielder¹

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

Example Sentences

If he wants to play another season, the utility infielder should find a landing spot on a one-year deal, either with the Dodgers or somewhere else that values his leadership and steady hand.

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It was the first time they ever exchanged words but the man from the stands promised the infielder he’d name his daughter Mookie if he hit a homer.

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“These kinds of celebrations, you can never have too many,” infielder Miguel Rojas shouted in Spanish over a loud soundtrack of percussive music that played in a loop.

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It was Leo Rivas, an infielder who spent nine years toiling away in the minor leagues before getting a chance with the Mariners in 2024.

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As the Dodgers infielders gathered at the mound and Alex Vesia entered from the bullpen, Betts thought back to a play he had participated in once, in an August game against the Angels.

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