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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Profar, 32, signed a three-year, $42 million contract in January, and was penciled in as the Braves’ left fielder. David O'Brien, New York Times, 14 June 2025 Holy Cross right fielder Cam DiGiacomo made a diving catch to rob Keaton Kroll of a bloop single to lead-off the inning and Chance ripped a single up the middle to put the winning run on base. Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025 The left fielder scored his second hit in the fourth inning to put runners on the corners with superstar Roch Cholowsky stepping to the plate. Brady Oltmans, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025 Right fielder Ripken Reyes (.688 OPS) drove in three runs on three hits, including two triples. Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 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 19 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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