1
a
: the area of a baseball field enclosed by the three bases and home plate
b
: the defensive positions comprising first base, second base, shortstop, and third base
also
: the players who play these positions
2
: the area enclosed by a racetrack or running track
3
: a field near a farmhouse
Examples of infield in a Sentence
He threw the ball across the infield.
The team has one of the best infields in the league.
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Seeking veteran depth in its infield and a boost to its anemic offense, the Rockies signed shortstop Orlando Arcia to a major league deal on Wednesday.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
Taylor was penciled in for center field in his Angels debut on Monday, but he will also be used on the infield, likely more so following the return of outfielder Mike Trout (knee).
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 27 May 2025
Even with facing her three times in a series, the Bobcats had to scratch and claw for every run scored with bunts, forced errors and infield singles.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 May 2025
And so, after a week of slow postgame walks back to a quiet clubhouse, there were hugs and then a handshake line on the infield grass and music blaring in the clubhouse for the second time in three days.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
Taylor was penciled in for center field in his Angels debut on Monday, but he will also be used on the infield, likely more so following the return of outfielder Mike Trout (knee).
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 27 May 2025
Even with facing her three times in a series, the Bobcats had to scratch and claw for every run scored with bunts, forced errors and infield singles.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 May 2025
And so, after a week of slow postgame walks back to a quiet clubhouse, there were hugs and then a handshake line on the infield grass and music blaring in the clubhouse for the second time in three days.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
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“Infield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infield. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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infield
noun
in·field
ˈin-ˌfēld 
1
a
: the area of a baseball field enclosed by the three bases and home plate
b
: the players positioned in the infield
2
: the area enclosed by a racetrack or running track
infielder
noun
-ˌfēl-dər
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