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, the Cubs’ 2024 first-round draft pick, was a key piece in the trade that sent All-Star right fielder Kyle Tucker to Chicago. Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025 Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos had some words with fans after the team’s 9-6 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Friday at Citizens Bank Park. Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025 Buxton led American League center fielders in OPS and fWAR (Wins Above Replacement per FanGraphs), among things, entering Saturday. Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 5 July 2025 Otto Lopez drove in a run on a fielder’s choice after Xavier Edwards and Jesús Sánchez opened with consecutive singles. Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for fielder

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 Jul. 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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