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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But on Tuesday night, the two Dodgers to homer — left fielder Tommy Edman and second baseman Miguel Rojas — were players not known for their power. Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 Before Greene's first homer, Kerry Carpenter hit a solo shot in which center fielder Spencer Jones could not complete a leaping catch at the right-center field fence and saw the ball pop out of his glove into the Yankees' bullpen. Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 1 July 2026 The Dodgers were up 5-1 with one out as left-hander Justin Wrobleski was set to throw a 2-and-2 pitch to Athletics center fielder Henry Bolte. Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Padres left fielder Jase Bowen retreated to the ivy and made a leaping catch. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fielder

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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 Jul. 2026.

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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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