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

Other bench options on the 40-man roster are infielders Jake Noll and Yasel Antuna, outfielder Yadiel Hernández and catcher Tres Barrera.

From Washington Post

He is listed at 5-foot-10, 160 pounds and is a highly skilled infielder.

From Washington Post

In recent years, Kendrick joined the formula as a right-side infielder in a late-career surge.

From Washington Post

Antuna, an infielder, and Adon, a right-handed pitcher, joined the 40-man roster Friday, just a few hours before the deadline to protect players.

From Washington Post

If they do, there would be no room for either Kieboom or García as another infielder.

From Washington Post

There was a roar of astonishment that this crack infielder of the New England League should drop a ball like that.

From Project Gutenberg

Even when he hit straight to an infielder it took a fast throw to nail him at first.

From Project Gutenberg

You weren't a natural infielder, and you didn't make much of a showin' in the outfield.

From Project Gutenberg

Now, I've seen all along that you weren't a natural infielder.

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Fleet as a deer, he was across the bag before the infielder reached the ball.

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