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infielder

American  
[in-feel-der] / ˈɪnˌfil dər /

noun

Baseball.
  1. any of the four defensive players stationed around the infield.


Etymology

Origin of infielder

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

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and Baltimore Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday also underwent surgery to remove the fractured hooks of their hamates shortly after camps opened as well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

He was on Venezuela’s 2023 roster but withdrew after fellow infielder Gavin Lux tore his ACL during spring training, increasing Rojas’ role with the Dodgers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

That helped inspire the Canadian club to sign a four-year deal worth $60 million with infielder Kazuma Okamoto, a former Tokyo Yomiuri Giants slugger who helped Japan win the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

After the runner has ascertained by a false start which infielder, whether second-baseman or short-stop, will cover second-base, the batsman signals to the runner that he will hit the next ball.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" by Various