infielder

American

[in-feel-der] / ˈɪnˌfil dər /

noun

Baseball.

any of the four defensive players stationed around the infield.

infielder British

/ ˈɪnfiːldzmən, ˈɪnˌfiːldə /

noun

a player positioned in the infield

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Etymology

Origin of infielder

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; infield + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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He had been an infielder for the Renegades just two years prior.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

For the opinion of someone never employed by the Dodgers, I checked in with Blue Jays and Team USA infielder Ernie Clement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“Ten out of 10,” infielder Alexander Hernandez said when describing Gonzalez’s barber skills.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

The Dodgers also optioned right-handed pitcher River Ryan and reassigned infielder Ryan Fitzgerald to minor league camp.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Denton had left second at the crack of the bat, and by the time the infielder regained the ball had rounded third and was tearing like a racehorse toward the plate.

From Baseball Joe Around the World Pitching on a Grand Tour by Chadwick, Lester

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