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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The Padres expressed interest in Duran ahead of the 2024 season, before veteran left fielder Jurickson Profar and then-rookie center fielder Jackson Merrill joined Duran as first-time All-Stars. Dennis Lin, New York Times, 2 June 2025 Miami center fielder Michael Torres ended the game with his back to the wall in right-center, having just enough room to catch Kade Snell’s would-be walk-off, three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth. Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 31 May 2025 Cole, a junior center fielder, caught a deep fly and fired a strike to freshman shortstop Aleigh Hill. Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025 From there, a fielder’s choice finally got the Yankees an out, as Goldschmidt initiated a rundown that prevented Freeman from scoring. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 31 May 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 6 Jun. 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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