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

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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They also kept infielder Hyeseong Kim, who is a speed threat but has been equally inconsistent from the left side of the plate down the stretch.

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As a high school infielder at Arroyo High in El Monte, James Baker was given his choice of uniform numbers.

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Digging out of that deep hole, said veteran infielder Kyle Farmer, will first require changing the culture and expectations around the team by refusing to accept losing.

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