outfielder

American  

[out-feel-der] / ˈaʊtˌfil dər /

noun

Sports.

1. one of the players, especially in baseball, stationed in the outfield.

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Etymology

Origin of outfielder

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; outfield + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jake Mangum has spent his entire professional career hearing that he was small for a baseball player.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The Glassman twins at El Camino Real, baseball outfielder Ryan and softball pitcher Remy, have made huge impacts for their respective teams and continue to compete among themselves for bragging rights in the family.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Even after a pair of mediocre seasons, the Rangers remained aggressive this winter, making a pair of blockbuster trades, acquiring frontline starter MacKenzie Gore from the Nationals and outfielder Brandon Nimmo from the Mets.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Rice has played the third-most minutes of any outfielder in all competitions for Arsenal - behind midfield partner Martin Zubimendi and the now-injured Jurrien Timber - starting in 37 of his 43 appearances this term.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

The outfielder, a tall, squinty-eyed red-headed kid, chased after the ball.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers