infielder

noun

in·​field·​er ˈin-ˌfēl-dər How to pronounce infielder (audio)
: a baseball player who plays in the infield

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Mayo then exchanged words with White Sox infielders Miguel Vargas and Sosa, and umpires stood near them as the conversation intensified. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2025 Lindor — who modeled his style after a fellow infielder from Puerto Rico who was traded from Cleveland to the Mets — offered some insights before a recent game at Citi Field. Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 30 May 2025 An exceptional infielder, Caballero started 83 games at short, 20 at third and 20 at second for the Rays in 2024. Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 At the plate, infielders Daniel Cuvet and Jake Ogden lead the way. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for infielder

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of infielder was in 1867

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“Infielder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infielder. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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