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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Now, the two infielders will reunite in Seattle, where Suarez played from 2022-23. Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025 The real dilemma is presented by Acuna, Baty, Mauricio and Vientos, who symbolize the glut of infielders the Mets have at and bubbling just below the majors. Jerry Beach, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 Wednesday night, the Tigers traded minor-league infielder Jim Jarvis to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for right-hander Rafael Montero, who has a 5.40 ERA in 38 1/3 innings this year. Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 31 July 2025 In the Helsley deal, the Mets are sending over infielder Jesus Baez (No. 8 prospect), pitcher Nate Dohm (No. 14) and pitcher Frank Elissalt. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for infielder

Word History

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 6 Aug. 2025.

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