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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The infielders around Lindor are almost entirely new, but Mendoza isn’t worried about getting the defense on the same page. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026 Houston Astros infielder Jose Altuve suffered a fractured thumb during the same tournament. Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026 The non-roster invitees include several potential options, including infielder/outfielder Dylan Moore and outfielder Bryan De La Cruz. Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026 Her squad features infielder Isa Torrez, infielder Jaysoni Beachum, pitcher Jazzy Francik and outfielder Kennedy Harp. Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for infielder

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First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

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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 14 Feb. 2026.

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