fielder

noun

field·​er ˈfēl-dər How to pronounce fielder (audio)
: one that fields
especially : a defensive player stationed in the field (as in baseball)

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That gave the Padres plenty of time for a relay from center fielder Brandon Lockridge to shortstop Tyler Wade to McCoy to get Ramos at third base. Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025 Center fielder Spencer Jones had quite the day, going 3-for-3 with four RBIs, including a three-run home run. Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025 In the second, right fielder Derek Williams was hit by a pitch and center fielder Fabio Peralta reached on a throwing error by FGCU catcher Mac Moise on a sacrifice bunt attempt. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025 On Scherzer’s 11th pitch of the day, Cardinals center fielder Lars Nootbaar took a fastball just off the outside corner. Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fielder

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fielder was in 1832

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“Fielder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fielder. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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fielder

noun
field·​er ˈfēl-dər How to pronounce fielder (audio)
: one that fields
especially : a baseball player stationed in the outfield while the opposing team is at bat

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