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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Miguel Rojas, the Dodgers’ veteran Venezuelan infielder, was among several teammates who hugged and spoke to Alfonzo in the dugout. — Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2026 Former Blue Jays infielder Bo Bichette played in Toronto as a visitor for the first time after signing with the Mets last winter. — Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 30 June 2026 To take Kim’s spot on the roster, the Braves returned infielder Kyle Farmer from his rehab assignment with Double-A Columbus. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 Pittsburgh called up infielder Jack Brannigan from Triple-A Indianapolis to take Griffin's spot on the roster. — ABC News, 7 July 2026 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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