infielder

[ in-feel-der ]

/ ˈɪnˌfil dər /

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noun Baseball.

any of the four defensive players stationed around the infield.

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Origin of infielder

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; infield + -er¹

Words nearby infielder

infibulate, infibulation, infidel, infidelity, infield, infielder, infield hit, infield out, infighting, infill, infiltrate

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How to use infielder in a sentence

Other bench options on the 40-man roster are infielders Jake Noll and Yasel Antuna, outfielder Yadiel Hernández and catcher Tres Barrera.
Gerardo Parra gets a minor league deal and spring training invite with the Nationals|Jesse Dougherty|February 3, 2021|Washington Post
He is listed at 5-foot-10, 160 pounds and is a highly skilled infielder.
Nationals sign 16-year-old Dominican shortstop Armando Cruz to $3.9 million bonus|Jesse Dougherty|January 15, 2021|Washington Post
In recent years, Kendrick joined the formula as a right-side infielder in a late-career surge.
Ryan Zimmerman wants to play. The Nats need first basemen. But it’s not so simple.|Jesse Dougherty|December 18, 2020|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.
Nationals protect Steven Fuentes, Yasel Antuna and Joan Adon from Rule 5 draft|Jesse Dougherty|November 20, 2020|Washington Post

If they do, there would be no room for either Kieboom or García as another infielder.
What’s missing from the Nationals’ roster? Here’s an early look.|Jesse Dougherty|November 6, 2020|Washington Post
There was a roar of astonishment that this crack infielder of the New England League should drop a ball like that.
Frank Merriwell's Cruise|Burt L. Standish
Even when he hit straight to an infielder it took a fast throw to nail him at first.
The Boy Grew Older|Heywood Broun
You weren't a natural infielder, and you didn't make much of a showin' in the outfield.
The Young Pitcher|Zane Grey
Now, I've seen all along that you weren't a natural infielder.
The Young Pitcher|Zane Grey
Fleet as a deer, he was across the bag before the infielder reached the ball.
The Young Pitcher|Zane Grey

British Dictionary definitions for infielder

infielder

infieldsman (ˈɪnfiːldzmən)

/ (ˈɪnˌfiːldə) /

noun

a player positioned in the infield

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