fielder

noun

field·​er ˈfēl-dər How to pronounce fielder (audio)
: one that fields
especially : a defensive player stationed in the field (as in baseball)

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Smith is the team’s everyday right fielder, but Dezenzo has started just four times across 15 games. Chandler Rome, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 Mike Trout, now the Angels’ right fielder, ventured over to the wall, leaped, and reached into the stands to catch the ball. Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 Smartly slotted into the leadoff spot by Mike Shildt, the 26-year-old Tatis stands second among right fielders in win shares, trailing only Diamondbacks star Corbin Carroll. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025 Mendoza did not have an update on the center fielder after the 8-0 win over the A’s. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fielder

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fielder was in 1832

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“Fielder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fielder. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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fielder

noun
field·​er ˈfēl-dər How to pronounce fielder (audio)
: one that fields
especially : a baseball player stationed in the outfield while the opposing team is at bat

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