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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Still, Blue Jays fans have to be pretty happy with their new infield slugger’s performance so far when compared to how Bichette has been performing in Queens.
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Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Houston starter Peter Lambert (2-4) didn't allow a hit until Alejandro Osuna legged out an infield single with one out in the fifth inning.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
With the infield in, William Contreras hit a sharp grounder to shortstop Brooks Lee, who threw to third where Lewis tagged Chourio sliding back into the base.
—CBS News, 16 May 2026
Scott hit a grounder to Pasquantino at first with the infield in.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
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Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Houston starter Peter Lambert (2-4) didn't allow a hit until Alejandro Osuna legged out an infield single with one out in the fifth inning.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
With the infield in, William Contreras hit a sharp grounder to shortstop Brooks Lee, who threw to third where Lewis tagged Chourio sliding back into the base.
—CBS News, 16 May 2026
Scott hit a grounder to Pasquantino at first with the infield in.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
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“Infield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infield. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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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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