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infielder

American

[in-feel-der] / ˈɪnˌfil dər /

noun

Baseball.

any of the four defensive players stationed around the infield.

infielder British

/ ˈɪnfiːldzmən, ˈɪnˌfiːldə /

noun

a player positioned in the infield

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Etymology

Origin of infielder

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

Example Sentences

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The Bruins got on the board first with a two-run home run from infielder Rylee Slimp in the third inning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Arizona Diamondback Ildemaro Vargas has spent 19 years as an anonymous utility infielder.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

He’s the son of David Waco, who was an All-City infielder for Chatsworth during the 1980s.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

He had been an infielder for the Renegades just two years prior.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The third hitter reached his base on another error by an infielder.

From The Redheaded Outfield by Grey, Zane

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