infielder

American  

[in-feel-der] / ˈɪnˌfil dər /

noun

Baseball.

1. any of the four defensive players stationed around the infield.

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infielder British  

/ ˈɪnfiːldzmən, ˈɪnˌfiːldə /

noun

1. 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

“Ten out of 10,” infielder Alexander Hernandez said when describing Gonzalez’s barber skills.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

“There are definitely a lot of kids back home now that think that the goal of playing baseball in America is attainable,” said Jimmy Nati, an infielder at Stanford and Bazzana’s longtime friend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

“After watching that hockey game,” Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson told reporters afterward, “that’s definitely something that’s a top priority.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

The 12-year veteran utility infielder began his career with the Dodgers in 2014 then played for the Miami Marlins for eight years before rejoining the Dodgers in 2023.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Denton had left second at the crack of the bat, and by the time the infielder regained the ball had rounded third and was tearing like a racehorse toward the plate.

From Baseball Joe Around the World Pitching on a Grand Tour by Chadwick, Lester