infielder
noun
any of the four defensive players stationed around the infield.
infielders
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pluralof infielder.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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To accommodate his bat, the team is shuffling three of its infielders, allowing him to stay at second.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
After bidding farewell to Eugenio Suárez and Jorge Polanco, the Mariners are betting on young infielders Cole Young and Colt Emerson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2026
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.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2025
By the time Dodgers manager Dave Roberts got to the mound, the infielders said the play was on.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2025
This gave the infielders an opportunity to materially lessen the base hit record.
From Spalding's Baseball Guide and Official League Book for 1895 by Henry Chadwick
